Case Study on the Interdisciplinary Approach to the Management of an Atypical Variant of Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome

Authors

  • Ahmed Algharib Department of Vascular Surgery, Euregio Hospital in Nordhorn, Germany
  • Fadi Al-Odeh Private Vascular Surgery Practice (Al-Odeh) in Nordhorn, Germany
  • José Corvalan Private Vascular Surgery Practice (Al-Odeh) in Nordhorn, Germany
  • Michael Henkel Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Orthopedics, Euregio Hospital in Nordhorn, Germany
  • Ruediger Moeller Department of Vascular Surgery, Euregio Hospital in Nordhorn, Germany
  • Christoph Domnick Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Orthopedics, Euregio Hospital in Nordhorn, Germany
  • Michael Puesken Department of Radiology, Euregio Hospital in Nordhorn, Germany

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.61433

Keywords:

Interdisciplinary, Approach, Artery, Entrapment, Provocation, Angiography, Duplex, Athletic, Flexion

Abstract

Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition involving compression of the popliteal artery, affecting about 0.17% to 3.5% of the population. A young male athlete experienced worsening right foot pain and paleness of the area during exercise, leading to the diagnosis of Type I PAES due to an abnormal tendinous slip of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. After surgical decompression, the athlete recovered smoothly and returned to sports within three months, reporting no symptoms at his one-year follow-up. Diagnosing PAES is challenging owing to non-specific symptoms like exercise-induced leg pain, often confused with common issues. This results in underdiagnosis and misclassification of PAES. Diagnosing PAES can be complex, particularly in young athletes, because its nonspecific symptoms are often overlooked. Enhanced clinical awareness and refined diagnostic strategies are crucial for timely recognition and improved patient outcomes.

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Published

2026-05-29

How to Cite

Algharib, A., Al-Odeh, F., Corvalan, J., Henkel, M., Moeller, R., Domnick, C., & Puesken, M. (2026). Case Study on the Interdisciplinary Approach to the Management of an Atypical Variant of Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome. Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management, 10(1), 36–41. https://doi.org/10.26676/jevtm.61433

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Case Reports

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Copyright (c) 2026 Ahmed Algharib, Fadi Al-Odeh, José Corvalan, Michael Henkel, Ruediger Moeller, Christoph Domnick, Michael Puesken

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