Surgical Treatment of Acute Knee Dislocations

Knee dislocation is a rare and devastating injury, and the current literature is sparse regarding its outcomes. Significant controversy exists surrounding treatment methods, timing, and technique. In this report, we describe our preferred approach to the acute management of a dislocated knee, consisting of early simultaneous reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament with repair or reconstruction of the medial and lateral structures. Despite our promising results with this technique, further studies are required to determine the most appropriate treatment algorithms for dislocated knees.