Combined Knee Ligament Ruptures & Knee Dislocation Flashcards
what injury causes multiple ligament ruptures
injuries with a higher degree of force
what treatment do multi-ligament knee injuries often require
surgical reconstruction
why do multi-ligament knee injuries often require surgical stabilisation
the degree of instability
what do complete knee dislocations result in
rupture of all 4 ligaments and a high incidence of neurovascular injury
how should complete knee dislocations be treated
emergency reduction and may require external fixation for temporary stabilisation
why is it important to do regular checks on the circulation of the foot
intimal tears can occur which later thrombose
what do concerns with the distal circulation mandate
vascular surgery assessment, vascular stenting or by-pass
what can reperfusion result in especially after prolonged ischaemia
comportment syndrome
what is needed to treat compartment syndrome
fasciotomy
