Case was proceeding as normal.
Robot operating as normal.
Surgeon trialed and was happy with results.
Arrays and pins were taken off of the patient.
Surgeon chose to cement.
4 femur, 4 tibia, 9 poly insert.
Cement was applied to implants and implants were put on patient, including cs poly.
Surgeon cleaned up cement around implants using various tools.
Surgeon let down the turnicate and pulled leg into extension and a pool of blood formed.
This is when it was noticed that an artery was nicked.
Polyethylene insert was taken out.
Bleeding stopped when leg was in flexion, but continues when pulled into extension.
Doppler used to check pulse on ankle.
Call made to a vascular surgeon to come in and assess.
Awaiting outcome.
Case type: tka.
Surgical delay: 30-60 minutes.
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