Dislocated Knee Treatment in India
About Dislocated Knee
Key Highlights
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Addresses a severe, often multi-ligament injury to restore knee stability.Immediate reduction minimizes risk of nerve and blood vessel damage.Surgical repair aims to restore near-normal joint function and range of motion.Helps prevent long-term complications like chronic instability, pain, and post-traumatic arthritis.Personalized rehabilitation plan is crucial for optimal recovery and return to activity.
Who is this surgery for?
- Traumatic high-energy injuries such as motor vehicle accidents, serious falls, or sports collisions.
- Complete displacement of the tibia relative to the femur, confirmed by X-ray.
- Associated injuries including multiple ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), meniscal tears, or fractures.
- Signs of vascular compromise (absent pulse, cool limb) or nerve injury (numbness, foot drop), which is a surgical emergency.
- Chronic knee instability following a previous dislocation that was not surgically addressed.
How to prepare
- Emergency assessment to check for 'hard signs' of vascular injury requiring immediate surgery.
- Imaging studies: X-rays to confirm dislocation and any fractures; MRI to detail ligament, meniscus, and cartilage damage.
- Neurovascular examination to document nerve function and blood flow to the foot.
- Pre-operative blood tests, ECG, and anesthesia consultation.
- Discussion of surgical plan, potential grafts (autograft or allograft) for ligament reconstruction, and realistic recovery expectations.
Risks & possible complications
- Damage to the popliteal artery, a limb-threatening complication requiring emergency vascular surgery.
- Nerve injury (peroneal nerve), potentially causing foot drop and numbness.
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) and pulmonary embolism.
- Stiffness, loss of full range of motion, or persistent instability.
- Infection at the surgical site.
- Failure of ligament grafts or hardware.
- Development of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in the long term.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial period in a hinged knee brace or cast to protect the reduction and repairs.
- Strict elevation and use of ice packs to control swelling and pain.
- Early, protected physical therapy focusing on reducing swelling, regaining quadriceps control, and gentle range-of-motion exercises.
- Gradual progression to weight-bearing as guided by the surgeon, often over 6-8 weeks.
- Strengthening and proprioceptive training for several months to restore function.
- Return to sports or high-demand activities may take 9-12 months or longer, depending on the severity.
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing and progress.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 months for full functional recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering dislocated knee in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for dislocated knee in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform dislocated knee. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for dislocated knee compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Dislocated Knee in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing dislocated knee.
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