Premature Peripheral Arterial Disease with the 5th Toe Necrotizing Lesion after Workout: A Case Report
10.5763/kjsm.2022.40.4.259
- Author:
Heui-Chul GWAK
1
;
Jun-Min YOON
;
Dae-Yoo KIM
Author Information
1. Busan Gunwoo Orthopedic Clinic, Busan, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine
2022;40(4):259-262
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Premature peripheral arterial disease is characterized by onset of peripheral arterial occlusion before age of 50 years. Its prevalence is rare. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, there is rare research of premature peripheral arterial disease in Korea. The authors encountered a case of necrotic toe caused by premature peripheral arterial disease after soccer workout. This paper reports this case with a review of the relevant literature.
