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.
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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)
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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)
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