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319: Tricky Conditions: Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES). Dr Matthew Hislop: Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician

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The History of Exertional Leg Pain

P-A-E-S is Popliteal artery syndrome. Pophotylater Intrapinsumdroning is a condition where an artery behind the knee is being compressed or occluded. The variations in anatomy, which we'll discuss in a little while, lead to compression of the artery and as a consequence, you don't get blood and oxygen and nutrients. It's like having a garden hose and trying to water the garden. When someone comes behind you and kinks the hose, you're not getting the flow,. Loss of compression is occurring, but when it's released, the flow is reestablished.

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