TY - JOUR
T1 - Initial evaluation of the acute and chronic multiple ligament injured knee.
AU - Helgeson, Melvin D.
AU - Lehman, Ronald A.
AU - Murphy, Kevin P.
PY - 2005/7
Y1 - 2005/7
N2 - Despite the recent focus on the limited use of urgent arteriograms in the evaluation of acute knee dislocations, physical examination remains the cornerstone of assessment. Several clinical scenarios dictate an orthopedic emergency: vascular disruption, open wound, compartment syndrome, or an irreducible joint/dimple sign. In the acute setting, every attempt should be made to rule out associated injuries and the need for intervention. The multiple ligament knee injury or knee dislocation is a complex dilemma that requires close attention. Concomitant injuries about the knee often arise and must be addressed prior to ligamentous repair, and therefore the orthopedic surgeon must maintain a high index of suspicion for associated injuries in the evaluation of a multiple ligament knee injury.
AB - Despite the recent focus on the limited use of urgent arteriograms in the evaluation of acute knee dislocations, physical examination remains the cornerstone of assessment. Several clinical scenarios dictate an orthopedic emergency: vascular disruption, open wound, compartment syndrome, or an irreducible joint/dimple sign. In the acute setting, every attempt should be made to rule out associated injuries and the need for intervention. The multiple ligament knee injury or knee dislocation is a complex dilemma that requires close attention. Concomitant injuries about the knee often arise and must be addressed prior to ligamentous repair, and therefore the orthopedic surgeon must maintain a high index of suspicion for associated injuries in the evaluation of a multiple ligament knee injury.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=26944438399&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1055/s-0030-1248185
DO - 10.1055/s-0030-1248185
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16152871
AN - SCOPUS:26944438399
SN - 1538-8506
VL - 18
SP - 213
EP - 219
JO - The journal of knee surgery
JF - The journal of knee surgery
IS - 3
ER -