Vascular Injury in the Multiligament Injured Knee

Clin Sports Med. 2019 Apr;38(2):199-213. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2018.11.001.

Abstract

In this review, we explore the epidemiology and mechanism of multiligament knee injuries (knee dislocation) and their complications, focusing on the morbidity and mortality associated with concomitant vascular injuries. We discuss the various diagnostic and treatment algorithms in use today and finish the report with a brief case example to outline these principles.

Keywords: Bypass graft; Compartment syndrome; External fixation; Knee dislocation; MLIK; Vasc injury.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Ankle Brachial Index
  • Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
  • Compartment Syndromes / surgery
  • Humans
  • Immobilization
  • Knee / diagnostic imaging
  • Knee Dislocation / classification
  • Knee Dislocation / diagnosis
  • Knee Dislocation / surgery*
  • Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery*
  • Physical Examination
  • Prognosis
  • Vascular System Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Vascular System Injuries / surgery*