Tibiofemoral Dislocation Symptoms and Treatment | Dr Niraj Vora

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Tibia is the major part of the lower leg and the
femur is the upper thigh bone, both together form
the knee joint. Yes, the Tibiofemoral joint is
the medical term for the knee joint and the
Tibiofemoral dislocation in common terms is the
knee joint dislocation. The knee joint is the
strongest joint in the human body and it takes
reasonably high-energy collision to dislocate
this robust joint. As this joint is comprised of
multiple ligaments, nerves and arteries, the
injury that causes the dislocation tends to
damage these cascading problems for the victims.
Knee dislocation is a rare yet serious injury
that could be extremely complex to treat due to
the increased risk of multiple injuries. The
treatment can also vary in type and time based on
causes and symptoms of the Tibiofemoral
dislocation, says Dr Niraj Vora, a specialist
in knee replacement surgery in Mumbai. So what
are the causes and symptoms of Tibiofemoral
dislocation and how is it treated, read on to
know answers from knee replacement specialist Dr
Niraj Vora here
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Tibiofemoral Dislocation Causes Knee
dislocation is usually caused by hard and direct
impact to the knee in high-velocity incidents
like car accidents or injury due to hard falls or
contact sports. Knee dislocations can happen in
two ways based on the side from which the knee
got dislocated Anterior dislocation This type
of dislocation happens when the knee hyperextends
beyond the usual range (gt30 degrees). Posterior
dislocation This dislocation happens a
high-energy impact (car accident or hard falls)
strikes the knee at the front of the knee and
pushes the shin bone or tibia out of its
place. So do these knee dislocations differ in
symptoms too? Lets find out
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• Tibiofemoral Dislocation Symptoms
• Both types of knee dislocation show up same
  symptoms that may be sometimes tough to identify
  even for seasoned knee replacement specialists.
  Some of the common symptoms of knee dislocation
  include
• Knee pain, swelling and bruising
• Limited ability of the knee
• Visible knee deformity
• Knee losing its ability to bend or bear weight
• Shallow indentation at the back of the knee
  (happens popliteal arterial injury)

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Diagnosis of Knee Dislocation Even a minor sign
in the above list, after involvement in a
high-energy event, must be consulted with a knee
specialist as soon as possible.  After performing
a physical exam, the knee specialist looks at the
signs and symptoms of knee dislocation, mobility
and function issues and the n orders imaging
studies to diagnose the presence and severity of
the knee dislocation. The treatment plan is
prepared based on the type, cause, medical
history and severity of the knee
dislocation. Treatment for Knee Dislocation in
Mumbai Tibiofemoral dislocations in the
majority of cases, involve damage to ligaments,
tendons, arteries and blood vessels and hence
will need surgery. However surgery is not
readily recommended. A knee replacement
specialist usually waits up to 3 weeks after the
injury to allow the swelling to subside by using
medications, and RICE techniques, says the best
knee replacement surgeon in Mumbai, Dr Niraj Vora.
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The knee surgery for knee joint dislocation
depends upon the damage to the knee during the
cause of dislocation. Closed Reduction, vascular
repair and fasciotomy, and ligament
reconstruction are some of the common procedures
involved in knee joint dislocation. Knee
surgery is performed at the right time to fix the
dislocation and rehabilitation therapy is
performed along with physical therapy. Knee
braces, pain medication and crutches are
recommended during physical activity to ensure
proper mechanics and recovery. For more
information about knee joint dislocation in
Mumbai, you can contact knee specialist in
Mumbai Dr Niraj Vora here _at_Call 91-22-6686 8600
Dr Niraj VoraSpecialist in Hip Knee Surgeon
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from Mumbai,
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