Below-the-knee intervention of chronic limb-threatening ischemia is an area of increasing interest. Due to lower morbidity and possibly better clinical outcomes, endovascular techniques have become increasingly important in this patient population many of who have limited surgical options. This article serves as a review of existing stent and scaffolding devices utilized for infrapopliteal disease. The authors will additionally discuss current indications and review studies that are investigating novel materials used in treating infrapopliteal arterial disease.
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