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Nov 10, 2022Keywords:
Congenital knee dislocation; Congenital deformity of the knee
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Congenital knee dislocation: case report
Abstract
Congenital knee dislocation of knee is a rare condition, with an uncertain incidence in sub-Saharan Africa. The present case report describes the care of a 14 day old female referred to our orthopaedic services with a congenital hyperextended knee deformity. The patient was managed non-operatively with serial manipulation and casting. At 6 months follow up the patient was able to achieve normal passive knee range of motion. The pathophysiology and treatment options of congenital knee dislocations are reviewed.
