congenital dislocation of the knee

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • rare condition
  • there is hyperextension of the knee joint result in the appearance that the knees are mounted backwards
  • this condition is not analogous to congenital dislocation of the hip
  • management
    • often open correction is required

Reference:

  1. Churchill Livingstone. Dandy, D. Essential Orthopaedics.