Two years neglected knee dislocation: An unusual case report.

Abstract

IntroductionTraumatic dislocation of the knee is a rare and severe injury, often caused by a severe trauma. Neglected knee dislocations are much more uncommon and treatment options are not clearly described.Presentation of caseWe reported the case of a 26-year-old man with two years neglected knee dislocation which was managed with open reduction and stabilization with external fixation and intra-articular Steinman pins for six weeks.Discussion and conclusionKnee dislocations are rare injuries that can be underestimated during the emergency assessment, particularly in the absence of neurovascular injuries, which usually lead to surgical treatment, or the presence of severe trauma that disguises dislocation as the case for our patient. Only a high clinical suspicion can avoid neglecting the more severe joint injury.