Surgical Management of Knee Dislocations

Christopher D. Harner, MD, Peter S. Cha, MD and Anikar Chhabra, MD,MS

Surgical management options for the treatment of knee dislocations are varied and controversial. In this VJO/JBJS Video Supplement, Dr. Christopher Harner of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, presents his surgical technique in treating traumatic knee dislocations.

Material Covered

  • Patient Counseling
  • Preop Review
  • Graft Preparation
  • Intraoperative Decision Making
  • Fixation Options
  • Postop Protocol
  • Avoiding Complications
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See the Corresponding JBJS Article:
Christopher D. Harner, Robert L. Waltrip, Craig H. Bennett, Kimberly A. Francis, Brian Cole, and James J. Irrgang
Surgical Management of Knee Dislocations
J. Bone Joint Surg. Am., Feb 2004; 86: 262 – 273. [Article]
Specifications
  • Total Run Time: 39:21 minutes
  • Catalog Number: 5076
  • VJO Publication Date: September, 2004