knee dislocation
Leg joint separation
A knee dislocation occurs when the thighbone and shinbone are forced completely out of alignment, typically from severe trauma like a car accident or sports collision.
This differs from a dislocated kneecap, which involves only the patella slipping out of place.
Knee dislocations are medical emergencies because they often damage the blood vessels and nerves behind the knee: The doctor confirmed a knee dislocation and immediately checked for circulation in the lower leg.
- patellaTriangular bone covering knee
- ligamentConnective tissue between bones
- torn ligamentDamaged joint-stabilizing tissue
- jointShared by multiple parties
- ACLKnee stabilizer abbreviation
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- dislocations
- injuriesbruise, fracture, sprain, fractures, concussion
- joint injuriesligament tear, torn ligament, MCL tear, ACL tear, torn ACL
- organ displacementprolapse, ptosis, hernia, hiatal hernia, umbilical hernia
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