Congenital knee dislocation, case report and review of the literature

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2022 Feb;35(4):809-811. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2020.1731464. Epub 2020 Mar 17.

Abstract

Congenital dislocation of the knee (CDK) is characterized by hyperextension of the knee with forward displacement of the proximal tibia. It is associated with other joint dislocations and deformities and may occur isolated or as part of different systemic syndromes. Despite its characteristic postnatal morphology, prenatal descriptions are very scarce. We report a case of CDK diagnosed at 20 weeks, discuss its physiopathology, diagnosis and management and review the current literature.

Keywords: Congenital dislocation of the knee; Larsen syndrome; joint dislocation; prenatal diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations*
  • Knee Dislocation* / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Tibia / diagnostic imaging