Open Reduction and Primary Ligament Suture for Irreducible Knee Dislocation: A Case Report
10.5763/kjsm.2022.40.4.263
- Author:
Je-Gyun CHON
1
;
Bong-Ju LEE
;
Seungha WOO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon Sun Hospital, Daejeon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:The Korean Journal of Sports Medicine
2022;40(4):263-269
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Irreducible knee dislocation among acute knee dislocations is very rare. If reduction and treatment are not performed early, serious complications such as skin necrosis, vascular and nerve injury, compartment syndrome, and instability can occur. So far, treatment options, such as two-staged operation with early open reduction and delayed ligaments reconstruction or repair, one-staged arthroscopic reduction without ligaments reconstruction or repair, one-staged operation with open reduction and ligaments reconstruction have been reported for the irreducible knee dislocation. In this case, the authors have found satisfactory results following one-staged operation with open reduction and primary ligament suture after diagnosing the exact injury site using magnetic resonance imaging preoperatively.
