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Knee (Tibiofemoral) Dislocations
Treatment of Knee Dislocations
Immediate reduction For vascular injury, immediate vascular repair and fasciotomy Later elective ligament reconstruction Treatment of knee dislocations is immediate closed reduction to 15° of flexion. Vascular injuries are repaired immediately; a vascular surgeon should be consulted about repairing them. If tissue ischemia is present, fasciotomy may be necessary. For gross instability, an external fixator is sometimes applied. Anteroposterior and lateral x-rays are usually taken to confirm reduction. Knee ligaments can be reconstructed later, after the swelling resolves. 