Knee joint dislocation: overview and current concepts. (2nd December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anazor, Fitzgerald C; Baryeh, Kwaku; Davies, Neville C
• Is Part Of: British journal of hospital medicine. Volume 82:Number 12(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 10
• Publication Date: 2021-12-02
• Subjects: Knee dislocation -- Knee joint -- Multi-ligamentous knee injury -- Neurovascular injury -- Tibiofemoral joint dislocation; Medicine -- Periodicals; Hospital care -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2021.0466
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-8460

Abstract

Abstract : Knee joint dislocation is a relatively uncommon injury but its management is important because of the associated high risk of vascular, neurological and multi-ligamentous knee injuries. Clinicians must be aware that not all knee dislocations are diagnosed on plain X-rays; a high index of suspicion is required based on clinical evaluation. Multidisciplinary specialist care is required in all cases to achieve best outcomes. Early one-stage or multiple staged ligament repair and reconstruction offer better outcomes, but most patients have some long-term functional limitation. This article provides insights into the epidemiology and management of this injury and its devastating effects.