Injury to the superficial femoral artery due to arterial stenosis and occlusion is a common cause of claudication, which, if not treated early, can lead to amputation. Intervention of the superficial femoral artery is an effective procedure in the treatment of this pathology.

Ischemic extremity syndrome is a term used to describe all patients with signs of anemia, wound, infection, or neuropathy developing in the lower extremities. This syndrome needs to be examined and treated promptly.