Low-velocity dislocations of knee joint

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Traumatology
• Sports Medicine

Background:

• Traumatic total knee dislocation is a rare but severe injury.
• Management strategies vary based on patient factors and injury severity.
• Optimal treatment aims to restore knee stability and function.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare treatment outcomes for two cases of low-velocity traumatic total knee dislocation.
• To highlight the influence of patient age and functional demands on treatment selection.
• To evaluate the efficacy of non-operative versus surgical management in distinct patient profiles.

Main Methods:

• Case study of two patients with low-velocity traumatic total knee dislocation.
• Retrospective analysis of treatment approaches and functional outcomes.
• Non-operative management (ligamentous injury treatment) for one patient.
• Surgical repair for the second patient.

Main Results:

• Non-operative treatment resulted in a functional knee for the patient with low functional demands.
• Surgical repair led to an optimal functional outcome in the young, active patient.
• Treatment success was correlated with patient-specific factors.

Conclusions:

• Individualized treatment is crucial for traumatic total knee dislocations.
• Non-operative management can be effective for less demanding patients.
• Surgical intervention is often necessary for young, active individuals to achieve optimal knee function.