Arthrography and venography using imaging dyes allow for the detection of popliteal cysts and the exclusion of thrombotic lesions but are invasive procedures.
However, the presence of a popliteal cyst does not rule out deep vein thrombosis and warrants further investigation.
The syndrome goes by a number of names including the "popliteal web syndrome" and, more inclusively, the "facio-genito-popliteal syndrome".
There is high risk of damage to the popliteal artery and peroneal nerve and therefore carry a worse prognosis.
The tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve arise as the sciatic nerve divides into two branches in the popliteal fossa.
The presence of a popliteal cyst makes this diagnosis more likely.
Vanzetti is credited for introducing a procedure of manual compression for treatment of popliteal aneurysms.
The others lie at the sides of the popliteal vessels, and receive, as efferents, the trunks that accompany the anterior and posterior tibial vessels.
