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Can a blood vessel become entrapped btw spasming flexor hallucis longus and other muscles of the deep posterior compartment?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

I imagine it is: Possible but the blood vessels lie deep to the deep posterior compartment essentially next to the syndesmotic membrane. If a blood vessel did become entrapped it would be a minor one.

Dr Charles agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Yes: Popliteal artery entrapment is rare but real.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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