The Popliteal Pseudo-Entrapment Syndrome

The pseudo-entrapment syndrome is caused by kinking of the popliteal artery and vein, and/or of the common tibial nerve, and occasionally of the common fibular nerve. The clinical symptoms are similar to the symptoms found in the entrapment syndrome. The kinking in pseudo-entrapment syn drome is caused by a transverse fibrous band, resulting in calf pain and distress. Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and operative treatment of this new and common syndrome are described.