Historic perspectives of treatment algorithms in knee dislocation

Authors
Stayner, LR Coen, MJ
Citation
Lr. Stayner et Mj. Coen, Historic perspectives of treatment algorithms in knee dislocation, CLIN SP MED, 19(3), 2000, pp. 399
Citations number
63
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
CLINICS IN SPORTS MEDICINE
ISSN journal
02785919 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0278-5919(200007)19:3<399:HPOTAI>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Knee dislocation is a serious injury with associated vascular, neurologic, and ligamentous injuries. These injuries can lead to significant morbidity, including knee instability, stiffness, or even leg amputation. This articl e reviews historic treatment of knee dislocation and will enable the determ ination of a treatment protocol that minimizes morbidity of knee dislocatio ns and provides the patient with a stable, functional knee.