Dislocation of the knee has long been recognized as a serious and potentially limb-threatening injury. Associated ligamentous injuries, fractures, and vascular and nerve injuries are common. Prompt recognition of a knee dislocation and appropriate treatment of associated injuries is necessary to minimize the complications of this severe and potentially devastating injury. Peroneal nerve injury occurs in approximately 28percnt; of knee dislocations and cases of multiple ligament injury. Despite numerous advances in nerve repair techniques, the prognosis for nerve injuries after knee dislocation remains poor, with overall recovery of 40percnt;. The authors review current recommendations for evaluation, treatment, and management of complications associated with nerve injury in knee dislocation, and suggest areas for future study to improve prognosis and treatment.
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