Limb amputation among patients with surgically treated popliteal arterial injury: analysis of 15 years of experience in an urban trauma center in Cali, Colombia

Background Popliteal arterial injuries carry a high risk of amputation. The currently available literature from both civilian and military experiences is characterized by a wide variation of recommendations for surgical management. We questioned how these recommendations have been applied in our practice. Therefore, we aimed to identify predictors of amputation after popliteal arterial injury.