Case Report: An Iatrogenic Bleeding of the Deep Femoral Artery

Abstract

Vascular complications in orthopedic surgery are rare but potentially life threatening. A 79-year-old man sustained an iatrogenic bleeding of the deep femoral artery during removal of a broken femoral screw of an external fixator. Removal of a portion of the femur eventually allowed vascular control of the bleeding site. This case report discusses potential risk factors of vascular complications during orthopedic surgery.