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Ipsilateral hip and knee dislocation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8207577     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hip and knee dislocations individually are two of the relatively limited orthopaedic emergencies. Long-term results of treatment of these two types of injury are associated with avascular necrosis of the femoral head, knee instability, and knee stiffness. Correct early diagnosis, including arteriography in the case of knee dislocation, is crucial. Prompt treatment consisting of closed or open reduction of the dislocations is necessary. Additional treatment involving knee ligament reconstruction is warranted to maximize knee function in healthy, active patients. Simultaneous occurrence of ipsilateral hip and knee dislocations is a particularly morbid injury. We report such a case to emphasize that early, aggressive treatment and extensive physical therapy can result in a functional and painless lower extremity.
Authors:
D M Freedman; E L Freedman; M S Shapiro
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of orthopaedic trauma     Volume:  8     ISSN:  0890-5339     ISO Abbreviation:  J Orthop Trauma     Publication Date:  1994  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-07-14     Completed Date:  1994-07-14     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8807705     Medline TA:  J Orthop Trauma     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  177-80     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
UCLA Medical Center 90024.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anterior Cruciate Ligament / injuries,  surgery
Dislocations / complications*,  radiography
Hip Dislocation / complications*,  radiography
Humans
Knee Injuries / complications*,  radiography
Male
Posterior Cruciate Ligament / injuries,  surgery

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