[Knee dislocation--a potentially limb-threatening injury].
A case of knee dislocation is presented. The knee dislocated as the result of high energy impact. There was no neurovascular injury and the knee was reduced in general anaesthesia. The patient was transferred to a specialized orthopaedic department for ligament reconstruction and rehabilitation.
Vilsner
Henrik
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Holbaek Sygehus, Akutafdelingen. vilsner@hotmail.com
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012307:Risk Factors