Critical limb ischemia caused by adductor canal compression syndrome — case report with the review of the literature

Abstract

We report a case of a 55-year-old male who was diagnosed with the adductor canal compression syndrome -a rarely described nontraumatic disorder of the lower limb resulting from the external compression of the superficial femoral artery in the adductor canal, that may present with the symptoms ranging from intermittent exercise-induced claudication up to arterial obstruction and critical limb ischemia.

Overview of arterial pathology related to repetitive trauma in athletes

“…58,61 In the case of arterial thrombosis, patients present suddenly with an acutely ischemic limb. 62 The diagnosis of ACS depends on the physical examination, which may reveal a palpable femoral pulse and reduced or absent popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial pulses, depending on the clinical presentation. Diagnostic tests include exercise ABPI, 2 with DUS and CTA examinations used to confirm the diagnosis.…”