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Pseudofracture: An Acute Peripheral Tissue Trauma Model
Published on: April 18, 2011
Fracture Dislocation of the Knee
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.
Abstract:
Fracture dislocation of the knee is a potentially limb-threatening injury with poor outcomes in the historical literature. This article describes a treatment algorithm for this injury that begins with making the correct diagnosis and continues through a staged treatment protocol. Results of 27 patients who were treated using this protocol are reported, demonstrating that good results can be obtained. There is a high incidence of complications associated with this injury, but patient outcomes are still good if they are recognized and treated appropriately.
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