Traumatic knee dislocation is an uncommon injury
associated with extensive soft tissue damage and often neurovascular
involvement. Vascular injury is the most serious
complication. There is general agreement that early diagnosis
and immediate treatment of popliteal artery disruption is essential.
However there is no consensus about treatment of
capsular and ligamentous injuries. Some authors reported
good results with non-operative treatment although others
have advocated the repair of all ligaments is the best method.
Seven traumatic knee dislocations have been treated in our
hospital for last 20 years. Initial treatment, complications and
results are presented.

Traumatic knee dislocation is an uncommon injury
associated with extensive soft tissue damage and often neurovascular
involvement. Vascular injury is the most serious
complication. There is general agreement that early diagnosis
and immediate treatment of popliteal artery disruption is essential.
However there is no consensus about treatment of
capsular and ligamentous injuries. Some authors reported
good results with non-operative treatment although others
have advocated the repair of all ligaments is the best method.
Seven traumatic knee dislocations have been treated in our
hospital for last 20 years. Initial treatment, complications and
results are presented.