Dinshaw N. Pardiwala, Kushalappa Subbiah, Nandan Rao, Vicky Jain
Volume 5 | Issue 1 | Jan – April 2020 | Page 58-65
Author: Dinshaw N. Pardiwala [1], Kushalappa Subbiah [1], Nandan Rao [1], Vicky Jain [1]
[1] Department of Orthopaedics, okilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala,
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Four Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400053, India.
E-mail: pardiwala@outlook.com
Abstract
Multiple ligament injuries of the knee are a complex group of injuries with diverse presentations, varying treatment options, and the potential for an array of significant complications. These include iatrogenic neurovascular injuries, fluid extravasation with compartment syndrome, intraoperative technical complications related to tunnel placement and graft tensioning, tourniquet complications, wound problems and infection, venous thromboembolic events, arthrofibrosis with loss of motion, residual knee instability, heterotopic ossification, and missed postoperative knee dislocations. Prevention of these complications is based on a comprehensive knowledge of knee ligament anatomy and biomechanics, understanding the unique and complex nature of these uncommon injuries, detailed preoperative clinico-radiological evaluation, astute surgical planning, careful operative execution, close postoperative monitoring, and a proper rehabilitation program. Early recognition of complications with appropriate and immediate management is critical for satisfactory functional outcomes.
Keywords: Multiple ligament knee injury, Knee dislocation, Complications, Prevention, Salvage, Surgical reconstruction
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