Unilateral congenital knee dislocation: effective conservative treatment
Mosab Hussen Mostafa Adam1,2, Reem Jamal Yousif Khidir3,4, Basil Ibrahim2,5
1University of Edinburgh Division of Clinical and Surgical Sciences, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK musaabhusien@gmail.com.
BMJ Case Reports
|December 6, 2024
Summary
Congenital knee dislocation (CKD) is a rare condition where the femur is displaced posteriorly on the tibia. This case study shows successful conservative management of isolated grade II CKD using serial casting in a newborn.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Surgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Congenital knee dislocation (CKD) is a rare orthopedic condition characterized by posterior displacement of the femoral condyle relative to the tibial plateau.
- CKD can occur in isolation or be associated with various genetic syndromes, necessitating accurate diagnosis and timely intervention.
- Physical examination at birth is crucial for identifying CKD, with established classification systems guiding treatment strategies.
