Near the popliteal artery the popliteal vein follows and carries blood from the knee (as well as the thigh and calf muscles) back to the heart. The junction of the anterior tibial vein and posterior ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that happens when a blood clot forms deep inside in a vein, usually in your legs. Popliteal vein thrombosis (PVT) is a type of deep vein thrombosis ...

A 31-year-old male bodybuilder was referred to our emergency department with a three-day history of claudication and paresthesias of the left foot. Clinical examination revealed symmetric muscular ...

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition affecting the artery in the back of the knee. It causes pain in the lower legs during exercise. The popliteal artery runs behind the ...

A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Symptoms include pain, swelling, warmth, and discoloration of the skin. Prompt treatment can lower the ...

Although a number of tests have been evaluated over the years, only three have been shown to have special value for diagnosing DVT in symptomatic patients: venous ultrasonography, venography and ...

The popliteal artery branches off from the femoral artery. It is located in the knee and the back of the leg. Its courses near the adductor canal and the adductor hiatus, distinctive open areas inside ...