A new diagnostic approach to popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

J Med Radiat Sci. 2015 Sep;62(3):226-9. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.121. Epub 2015 Sep 3.

Abstract

A new method of diagnosing and defining functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is described. By combining ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging techniques with dynamic plantarflexion of the ankle against resistance, functional entrapment can be demonstrated and the location of the arterial occlusion identified. This combination of imaging modalities will also define muscular anatomy for guiding intervention such as surgery or Botox injection.

Keywords: Intermittent claudication; MRI; popliteal artery; ultrasound.