Abstract
A systematic approach to evaluation and treatment is needed for the patient with knee dislocation. There is a paucity of high-level evidence on which to base treatment decisions. Reported controversies related to the treatment of the multiligament-injured knee include the selective use of arteriography for vascular assessment, serial physical examination with the ankle-brachial index, acute surgical treatment of all damaged structures, the selective application of preoperative and postoperative joint-spanning external fixation, arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament, simultaneous open reconstruction with repair of the posterolateral corner, reconstruction and/or repair of the posteromedial comer, and the use of allograft tissue.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 197-206 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine