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The Dislocated Knee.

Good1, Johnson

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, The University of Vermont, Burlington; and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
|October 1, 1995
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Urgent diagnosis and treatment of knee dislocation are crucial to prevent vascular complications and amputation. Careful monitoring for delayed arterial issues and unpredictable peroneal nerve recovery is essential for optimal patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Care
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Knee dislocation is a rare but serious injury resulting from high or low-velocity trauma.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are vital to prevent severe complications like vascular compromise and potential amputation.
  • Associated peroneal nerve injuries are common, with unpredictable functional recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline an operative approach for managing knee dislocations in young, healthy patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of objective vascular assessment and serial reexamination.
  • To highlight the uncertainties in optimal surgical timing, reconstruction extent, and rehabilitation protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Initial evaluation includes Doppler pressure measurements to assess arterial circulation.

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  • Asymmetric pressure findings necessitate an arteriogram.
  • Serial reexaminations are crucial for detecting late arterial occlusion, even with initially symmetric pressures.

    • Main Results:

    • Knee dislocations carry a risk of both immediate and delayed vascular complications.
    • Peroneal nerve injury is a frequent associated injury with unpredictable recovery.
    • Optimal surgical timing, repair extent, and rehabilitation strategies remain areas requiring further clinical study.

    Conclusions:

    • Individualized management of knee dislocations is necessary, considering factors like instability, swelling, and patient activity.
    • Vigilant monitoring for vascular and neurological complications is paramount post-injury.
    • Further research is needed to establish definitive guidelines for surgical repair and rehabilitation in knee dislocation cases.