In fracture of femur by which pa popliteal aery is commonly damaged by-
*In distal third shaft fracture or supracondylar femur fracture, the distal fragment is tilted backward due to strong gastrocnemius pull. This posteriorly tilted distal fragment can cause popliteal aery injury. Ref: Apley's 9th/e p. 865
Proximal fragment
Distal fragment
Muscle haematoma
Tissue swelling
Thigh, Knee,Leg,Foot & Ankle injuries