Thrombosis of the greater saphenous vein in a collegiate football place kicker.

Robbe, Rudy; Mair, Scott; Johnson, Darren; Madaleno, Jim · Orthopedics · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The greater saphenous vein is vulnerable in its superficial course overlying the distal tibia in the zone of impact of a kicker's foot. Minor repetitive trauma or a single traumatic event to this area may subject the vein to intimal trauma or other irregularities that may lead to vein thrombosis.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy