Bilateral Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: A Case Report and Technique Review

Bilateral Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: A Case Report and Technique Review

Bilateral knee dislocations are rare musculoskeletal injuries. We report a case of a patient who sustained traumatic bilateral knee dislocations resulting in multiligamentous injuries to both knees. The patient subsequently underwent acute ligamentous reconstructions of both knees performed at 2 wee...

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Main Authors: Malynda S. Messer, Brendan Southam, Brian M. Grawe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3460153
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spelling doaj-028f39157eba40ce95f3fa4f1b7484a02020-11-24T21:04:26ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572018-01-01201810.1155/2018/34601533460153Bilateral Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: A Case Report and Technique ReviewMalynda S. Messer0Brendan Southam1Brian M. Grawe2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, P.O. Box 670212, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0212, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, P.O. Box 670212, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0212, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, P.O. Box 670212, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0212, USABilateral knee dislocations are rare musculoskeletal injuries. We report a case of a patient who sustained traumatic bilateral knee dislocations resulting in multiligamentous injuries to both knees. The patient subsequently underwent acute ligamentous reconstructions of both knees performed at 2 weeks and 3 weeks after the initial injury. One year after these procedures, the patient has achieved excellent functional outcomes and has returned to recreational sports.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3460153
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title_short Bilateral Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: A Case Report and Technique Review
title_full Bilateral Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: A Case Report and Technique Review
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description Bilateral knee dislocations are rare musculoskeletal injuries. We report a case of a patient who sustained traumatic bilateral knee dislocations resulting in multiligamentous injuries to both knees. The patient subsequently underwent acute ligamentous reconstructions of both knees performed at 2 weeks and 3 weeks after the initial injury. One year after these procedures, the patient has achieved excellent functional outcomes and has returned to recreational sports.
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