Delayed intra-articular pseudoaneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery following arthroscopic Broström results in an unusual clinical presentation

Skeletal Radiol. 2019 Mar;48(3):451-455. doi: 10.1007/s00256-018-3025-2. Epub 2018 Jul 16.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms of the dorsalis pedis artery are rare complications following arthroscopic surgery. This manuscript reports a case of an intra-articular pseudoaneurysm presenting nearly 5 months following an arthroscopic Broström procedure. The rarity of this complication and the patient's unusual clinical presentation prompted the use of imaging to diagnose the problem and guide management. Although imaging artifacts are often a nuisance, recognition of clinically relevant artifacts can help make a diagnosis. This case illustrates such a situation.

Keywords: Arthroscopic Broström procedure; Dorsalis pedis artery; Imaging artifacts; Pseudoaneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Ankle Joint / surgery*
  • Arthroscopy*
  • Artifacts
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Foot / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Joint Instability / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Ultrasonography*