Sports medicine and arthroscopy review
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Sports Med Arthrosc · Jun 2011
ReviewManagement of arterial and venous injuries in the dislocated knee.
Although uncommonly encountered, knee dislocation is frequently associated with major vascular injury. Serious injuries resulting in ischemia demand prompt recognition and efficient management to prevent devastating long-term sequelae. ⋯ Appropriate initial management of vascular injuries is crucial and an algorithm for diagnosis and management will be reviewed. We elaborate on the salient points of vascular reconstruction in the context of the dislocated knee: surgical approach, conduct of the procedure, and adjunctive maneuvers are described.