Orthopedic Trauma Directions 2006; 4(4): 9-18
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-944280
Clinical topic
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Knee dislocation

Early versus delayed surgical intervention
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Publication History

Publication Date:
09 August 2006 (online)

Summary

Not enough evidence exists from two small retrospective studies to recommend early or delayed surgical intervention for knee dislocation. Given that knee dislocation is rare, a multicenter randomized trial or well designed prospective cohort study, using validated measures, should be conducted.

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