Removing the muscle relieves compression on the popliteal artery, reducing a patient's symptoms and pain. Lyden is one of a handful of surgeons in the U.S. who do the procedure.

The MRI revealed a mild strain of the popliteus muscle, but no hamstring injury, as previously believed, the team said. The popliteus is a small triangular-shaped muscle at the back of the knee.

According to Woodley, what is affecting Demko's availability is a problem with the popliteus muscle. Woodley appeared on Sportsnet 650's "Halford & Brough" show and revealed that Demko’s injury ...

On the first day of training camp last week, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko met with the media to discuss the “rare and unique” injury that he’s still rehabbing as the preseason ...

The MRI revealed a mild strain of the popliteus muscle, but no hamstring injury, as previously believed, the team said. The popliteus is a small triangular-shaped muscle at the back of the knee.

Woodley told the Halford and Brough Show Monday morning on Sportsnet 650 that Demko’s issue is with the popliteus muscle, which is located at the back of the knee. There’s been no timeline ...

Eflin was forced out of Wednesday’s game due to discomfort that, after an MRI ruled out concerns of ligament damage or a meniscus tear, was diagnosed as a strain of the popliteus muscle in the ...