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Lateral knee dislocation

Case contributed by Maxime St-Amant
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee pain.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Male

Knee joint

x-ray

There is an intra-articular effusion associated with knee dislocation.

Case Discussion

Knee dislocation is associated with extensive ligamentous injuries.

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