“A condition characterized by constriction of the popliteal artery by either adjacent muscles, tendons or fibrous tissues

Decreased blood flow distal to the popliteal fossa leading to signs and symptoms consistent with compartment syndrome

Symptoms include swelling, paresthesias (tingling sensation of toes following vigorous exercise), cramping.

Physical exam shows diminished pulses with active foot plantar flexion or passive foot dorsiflexion and coolness of posterior calf and paresthesias may also be present

It can easily be confused with posterior compartment syndrome

Non-operative treatment includes activity modification and observation (with mild symptoms with rigorous exercise only)

Operative Treatment vascular bypass with saphenous vein vs endarterectomy if damage to the popliteal artery or vein”

https://www.orthobullets.com/knee-and-sports/3107/popliteal-artery-entrapment-syndrome

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Petro van der Bilj