[Assessment of concomitant floating knees injuries severity]

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Trauma Surgery
• Emergency Medicine

Background:

• Floating knee injuries are severe injuries resulting from high-energy trauma.
• These injuries often indicate extensive damage and are associated with multiple trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

• To collect data on concomitant floating knee injuries.
• To evaluate the severity of these injuries within a specific practice environment.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive and retrospective study was conducted.
• Data was collected over a period of 14 years and 9 months.
• The study analyzed 75 floating knee cases.

Main Results:

• The average age of patients with floating knee injuries was 35 years.
• A significant majority (66 patients) had an Injury Severity Score (ISS) of 16 or higher, classifying them as polytrauma.
• Associated injuries included head trauma, chest injuries, and abdominal injuries.

Conclusions:

• Floating knee injuries are strongly associated with polytrauma.
• Patients with floating knee injuries often present with significant associated injuries.
• Adequate and timely resuscitation is crucial for managing patients with floating knee injuries and associated traumas.