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Treatment for Chronic Knee Dislocation

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Knee dislocation involves injury to multiple ligaments, resulting in multidirectional instability. Chronic dislocation may be due to (1) a missed low-velocity dislocation, (2) mismanaged high-energy dislocation, or (3) delayed surgery for conditions that preclude operative treatment. A thorough physical examination supplemented by instrumental studies is necessary to formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Multiple ligament-injured knees are a heterogeneous group and represent a challenging entity for physicians to manage. Arthroscopically assisted combined ACL/PCL reconstruction with appropriate open medial and lateral capsular reconstruction is necessary in order to achieve satisfactory knee stability.

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Mariani, P.P. (2014). Treatment for Chronic Knee Dislocation. In: Rossi, R., Margheritini, F. (eds) Knee Ligament Injuries. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5513-1_15

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