Traumatic anterior knee dislocation and tibial shaft fracture: a case report.
We report a case of traumatic anterior dislocation of the left knee with an ipsilateral tibial shaft fracture in association with popliteal artery and common peroneal nerve injuries. To our knowledge, such a combination of injuries has not been reported before. All components of this injury were recognised and treated promptly with rehabilitation commencing early, resulting in a good functional outcome. We discuss the possible injury mechanism and management of this unusual case.
Gupta
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Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Fazal
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MA
Haddad
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F
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*