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Archive: Orthopaedic Grand Rounds: Recognizing Vascular Trauma in Knee Injuries

1,134 views · Published 20 November 2013 · 50:35 · Indexed 15 October 2026

Channel: UW Video · 2013 · Education

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"Knee Injuries and Concomitant Vascular Trauma" 

This episode of Grand Rounds emphasizes the importance of recognizing vascular injuries in the setting of trauma about the knee and the devastating limb-threatening consequences of missed vascular injuries. Dr. Nels E. Sampatacos, surgery resident with UW Medicine, begins the lecture with a case study along with functional anatomy concepts. Dr. Benjamin W. Starnes, chief of vascular surgery for UW Medicine, shares his personal military experience as a vascular surgeon, providing unique insight into front-line management protocols. Dr. Christopher J. Wahl, assistant professor with the University of Washington, discusses orthopaedic perils and pitfalls, focusing on the radiographic findings suggestive of vascular injury in the setting of knee dislocation.

Dr. Nels E. Sampatacos, surgery resident, UW Medicine
Dr. Benjamin W. Starnes, chief of vascular surgery, UW Medicine
Dr. Christopher J. Wahl, assistant professor, University of Washington
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