injuries and poisoning
Knee Dislocations
Treatment of a Dislocated Knee
A maneuver to put the joint back in place A splint Sometimes surgery In people with a dislocated knee, doctors immediately manipulate the joint to put it back in place (called closed reduction). Before this maneuver, people are given a sedative and pain reliever, but they remain conscious. After reduction, the knee is immobilized with a splint. If arteries are damaged, doctors consult a surgeon who specializes in repairing blood vessels, and the arteries are surgically repaired immediately. If the arteries are not damaged, surgery to repair damaged ligaments in the knee is usually done after the swelling has gone down. If the knee is very unstable, an external fixator may be applied. This device is a frame of rods that is attached to the outside of the leg by stainless steel pins that are inserted through the skin into the bone. X-rays are usually taken to confirm that the joint has been put back in place. 