Question 1

is stiff back and stiff legs signs of a popliteal aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

No: Popliteal aneurysms are usually asymptomatic until they become very large (>3 CM in diameter). Symptoms at that stage may be soreness behind the knee, swelling of foot or calf, or numbness/tingling of the foot, along with an easily palpable pulse behind the knee. Popliteal aneurysms are treated once they are >2cm due to the risk of clotting not rupture.

Question 2

what are the tests for popliteal aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: A high quality ultrasound is the best test to exclude a popliteal aneurysm.  Don't delay and get checked out today!  good luck!

Question 3

how often should you have your popliteal aneurysm checked?

Accepted Answer

Annually: Once a year by ultrasound should be enough. You don't have to be concerned about treatment until it reaches a diameter of around 2cm. We don't worry about rupture. It is the formation of a blood clot and blockage of flow to the foot which is more likely to occur. These can be fixed surgically by replacing the short segment of artery or stenting.

Question 4

if i have a popliteal aneurysm, will i have other aneurysms in the future?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The popliteal artery is the third most common location for a aneurysm.  These frequently occur in both legs.  Patients who have one aneurysm are more likely to develop others in the aorta and femoral ( groin ) and iliac arteries. These patients are followed closely for early detection.

Question 5

is it harmful to exercise with a popliteal aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon size: Less then 1.8 CM the yes go an exercise.  >1.8 CM have it fixed.

Question 6

i have a large left popliteal aneurysm. when should i consider surgery?

Accepted Answer

Soon: Popliteal aneurysms rarely rupture but clot threatening limb ( leg & foot ) amputation, material inside can break off & block arteries "downstream", compress nerves or veins causing damage. When symptomtomatic, the risk of amputation is hign. Bending & straightening the leg at the knee "bends" the aneurysm making these compications more likely. Surgery if > 2 CM or have symptoms.

Question 7

what is the treatment for popliteal aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

Resection: Endo vascular stent if possible other wise resection

Question 8

how does a popliteal aneurysm affect sleep?

Accepted Answer

Two possibilities...: It could be large enough that the person is aware of a pulsing sensation that keeps him awake. Alternatively, if the aneurysm is thrombosed (clotted), there could be compromised blood flow to the foot which causes pain at night because the leg is elevated (the blood flow is so limited that the person needs the benefit of gravity to get blood to the foot).

Question 9

what is the recovery time after having the surgery for a popliteal aneurysm repair?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks: If treated while asymptomatic, popliteal artery aneurysm repair is accomplished with a fem-pop bypass and tying off the aneurysm above and below the aneurysm itself.  Recovery in the hospital is often 2-3 days and gradual return to regular activity is usually seen within 2-4 weeks.

Question 10

how long is the recovery time after having surgery for a popliteal aneurysm repair?

Accepted Answer

Aneurysm repair: Within 7-10 days staple will come out. Within 2 weeks you can regain regular activities.

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