popliteal

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Initially, the doctor informed Lisa Wolff that her husband had developed a blood clot in his popliteal artery and amputation might be necessary, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

The Wolffs allege that Wang actually cut the popliteal artery, which is the main supplier of blood to the knee and lower leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

The team said the operation on the 24-year-old from Plano, Texas, took place at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Parks’ popliteal artery.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

The popliteal artery branches into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Amputation may become necessary should gangrene ensue from injury to the popliteal vessels, or if infective complications threaten the life of the patient.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander