title: Fracture Dislocation of the Knee.
abstract: Fracture dislocation of the knee is a potentially limb-threatening injury with poor outcomes in the historical literature. This article describes a treatment algorithm for this injury that begins with making the correct diagnosis and continues through a staged treatment protocol. Results of 27 patients who were treated using this protocol are reported, demonstrating that good results can be obtained. There is a high incidence of complications associated with this injury, but patient outcomes are still good if they are recognized and treated appropriately.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, Missouri.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stannard
mesh_terms: D000072039:Fracture Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*