title: Evaluation and management of an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation.
abstract: Irreducible posterolateral knee dislocations are rare and complex injuries that are often difficult to treat. Prompt recognition and appropriate early management are vital to the successful long-term outcome for the patient. In this case report, we highlight a single patient presenting with an irreducible posterolateral knee dislocation following a high-energy trauma. Evaluation and management included careful history and physical examination, appropriate imaging studies, and formulation of an early operative plan, leading to a safe and successful knee reduction for this patient. We review the best available evidence to guide orthopedic surgeons in their evaluation and management of the irreducible knee dislocation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Capito
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
authors.forename: Martin H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Gregory
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Volgas
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
authors.forename: Seth L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Sherman
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D001915:Braces; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000009:adverse effects; D009049:Motorcycles; D012008:Recurrence