Knee Dislocation

Question 1

What can complete knee dislocation result in?

Answer 1

All 4 knee ligaments rupturing

Question 2

Treatment of knee dislocation?

Answer 2

-Reduce as an emergency
-May require external fixation for temporary stabilization
Patients usually require multiple ligament reconstruction

Question 3

Concern when a knee has dislocated?

Answer 3

Distal circulation:

• Vascular surgery assessment & vascular stenting/bypass
• Reperfusion: may result in compartment syndrome (prolonged ischaemia) fasciotomies

Question 4

What can occur in knee dislocation?

Answer 4

Intimal tears: later thrombose–> regular checks on circulation of foot