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Management of posterior cruciate ligament injuries in knee dislocations

1993; Elsevier BV; Volume: 1; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s1060-1872(10)80045-0

1557-9794

Robert C. Schenck,

Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes

Interest in the evaluation and treatment of the closed knee dislocation has been revitalized over the past several years. The foundation for success in the treatment of a dislocation lies in the management of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Furthermore, advances in the anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knee may lead to other treatment options (ie, early range of motion, delayed reconstruction) for the dislocated knee heretofore not considered. In this article a straightforward operative approach in the evaluation and management of the PCL in the closed knee dislocation (both cruciate ligaments torn) will be presented.