Low-velocity knee dislocation.

Abstract

Complete knee dislocation is an uncommon but potentially devastating injury with a reported high rate of neurovascular injury. Treatment of this ligamentous injury is controversial. The operative (repair of all ligaments) and nonoperative management of ligament injuries appears to result in a stiff knee (decreased range of motion [ROM]), and/or a significant incidence of clinical instability and pain. We report our data on low-velocity knee dislocations and present a treatment plan of noninvasive assessment of the vascular status, a stabilizing procedure centered on posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (PCL) and an aggressive rehabilitation program that can result in improved ROM, acceptable stability, and a more optimal functional outcome.

• Authors: K D Shelbourne, D A Porter, J A Clingman, J R McCarroll, A C Rettig
• Journal: Orthopaedic review (Orthop Rev) Vol. 20 Issue 11 Pg. 995-1004 (Nov 1991) ISSN: 0094-6591 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1749665 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Athletic Injuries (therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Joint Dislocations (rehabilitation, therapy)
• Knee Injuries (physiopathology, rehabilitation, therapy)
• Knee Joint (diagnostic imaging)
• Ligaments, Articular (injuries, surgery)
• Male
• Radiography
• Range of Motion, Articular
• Tendon Injuries
• Tendons (surgery)