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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_IX | Pages 62 - 62
1 Mar 2012
Doyle T Dargan D Connolly C Nicholas R Corry I McClelland C
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Purpose

To study the initial presentation and subsequent investigation and management of acute knee dislocations at a regional trauma centre.

Introduction

Knee dislocation requires high energy trauma, and often affects young working adults. The high incidence of associated arterial, neurological, ligamentous, and other soft tissue injuries, can produce potentially devastating outcomes. Rapid mobilisation of traditionally distinct surgical teams, with urgent vascular imaging and emergency surgery are often necessary. The extent and severity of ligamentous damage may require multiple operations to repair.