Irreducible posterolateral dislocation of the knee: a case report.

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Abstract

4. Case Rep Emerg Med. 2017;2017:9745025. doi: 10.1155/2017/9745025. Epub 2017 Feb 22. Knee Dislocation: A Case Report, Diagnostic Vascular Work-Up, and Literature Review. Douma MR(1), Burg MD(2), Dijkstra BL(1). Author information: (1)Westfriesgasthuis, Hoorn, Netherlands. (2)UCSF/Fresno, Fresno, CA, USA. Knee dislocation is an uncommon, potentially limb-threatening, knee injury. Most often caused by high-velocity trauma, it can also result from low- or even ultra-low-velocity trauma. Rapid identification of the injury, reduction, and definitive management are necessary to minimize neurovascular damage. We present a case of rotatory anterolateral knee dislocation sustained during a twisting sports-related event. Special emphasis is placed on diagnosing vascular injuries associated with knee dislocations. DOI: 10.1155/2017/9745025 PMCID: PMC5340947