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Obesity. A risk factor for knee dislocation.

E L Marin1, S S Bifulco, A Fast

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, New York 11554.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|June 1, 1990
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Obesity can cause severe knee dislocations, leading to dangerous vascular compromise. Preventive strategies are crucial for extremely obese individuals to avoid this serious knee injury.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Obesity Medicine

Background:

  • Complete knee dislocation is a severe orthopedic emergency.
  • It is frequently linked to high-energy trauma and popliteal artery damage.
  • The role of obesity as a primary cause is less understood.

Observation:

  • Two cases of complete knee dislocation were analyzed.
  • Obesity was identified as the primary contributing factor in both cases.
  • Vascular compromise was a significant complication in these patients.

Findings:

  • Obesity can predispose individuals to knee joint dislocation.
  • The mechanism may involve altered biomechanics and increased joint stress.
  • Dislocation in obese patients carries a high risk of vascular injury.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the need for specific preventive measures in extremely obese patients.
  • Suggests considering obesity as a risk factor for knee dislocation.
  • Emphasizes early recognition and management of vascular compromise in this population.