Abstract
The greater saphenous vein is vulnerable in its superficial course overlying the distal tibia in the zone of impact of a kicker's foot. Minor repetitive trauma or a single traumatic event to this area may subject the vein to intimal trauma or other irregularities that may lead to vein thrombosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 531-532 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Orthopedics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine