RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Non-surgical management of a tibiofemoral knee dislocation in a patient with sarcoidosis
JF BMJ Case Reports
JO BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e229605
DO 10.1136/bcr-2019-229605
VO 12
IS 11
A1 Daniel Flowers
A1 Margaret Olmedo
YR 2019
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/12/11/e229605.abstract
AB This case presents a patient who sustained a knee dislocation, and who due to her diagnosis of sarcoidosis, other comorbidities, and prolonged use of corticosteroids, external fixation and physical therapy were implemented versus soft tissue reconstruction/repair. Research indicates worse functional outcomes with non-surgical treatment, and guidelines on optimising outcomes in this population are lacking. Integrated care of the patient—even when complex injuries and comorbid medical conditions are present—can lead to positive functional recovery, despite previous data. Evidence from related injuries can be successfully adapted in non-surgical management of these injuries, providing general treatment guidelines.