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Knee Joint

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris...

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Congenital Knee Dislocation: A Case Report.

Anaisa Afonso¹, Gabriela Botelho², Joana Arcangelo³

¹Pediatrics, Unidade Local de Saúde Arrábida - Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, Setúbal, PRT.

|December 12, 2025

Summary

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Congenital knee dislocation (CKD) in newborns can occur with other conditions. Early conservative management, initiated within the first hour of life, led to successful knee mobility recovery in a rare case.

Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Pediatric Medicine
Genetics

Background:

Congenital knee dislocation (CKD) is a rare musculoskeletal condition.
It can occur independently or alongside other congenital anomalies.

Keywords:

congenital abnormalities congenital knee dislocation developmental dysplasia of the hip ligamentous laxity newborn

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