In the early stages after a knee dislocation, the priority is ensuring proper treatment of any vascular or nerve injuries. Once it is certain these structures are healthy, attention can be turned to addressing the ligament, cartilage and meniscus damage that occurred at the time of the dislocation. It is usually necessary to surgically reconstruct the damaged ligaments. Most often, multiple ligaments must be reconstructed. The most commonly reconstructed ligaments after a knee dislocation are the ACL and PCL.
This injury should not be cared for at home. It is best to get medical care as soon as possible.
Placing ice on the injured area may help for some pain control and to decrease some of the swelling. But the most important treatment is to have a doctor assess the injury and relocate or put the knee back in place.
This injury should not be cared for at home. It is best to get medical care as soon as possible.
Placing ice on the injured area may help for some pain control and to decrease some of the swelling. But the most important treatment is to have a doctor assess the injury and relocate or put the knee back in place.