Patients with a knee dislocation can access high-quality affordable healthcare at an orthopedic spine center in the rockies. Knee dislocations are usually the result of trauma and immediate medical assistance is recommended to prevent further issues. A knee dislocation is easy to identify because the joint will be at a wrong angle or visibly displaced. Patients have also reported immediate pain, swelling, issues walking, and a “pop” sound at the time of the injury. It is common for the kneecap to pop back into place on its own, in which case surgery is not required. If the patient and doctor are unable to push the kneecap back into place, the kneecap will likely be stabilized as much as possible before introducing conservative treatments like physical therapy.
Surgery for knee dislocations is normally only recommended when other injuries (like a ligament tear or patella fracture) are present or the patient has experienced multiple knee dislocations. In those cases, a surgeon may operate to ensure the joint is as stable as possible and prevent future dislocations. The surgical approach will depend on the initial injury but recovery times usually range from 4-6 weeks with an additional 3-6 months of physical therapy to regain full range of motion.
An orthopedic spine center in the rockies like Nadora Healthcare are a prime option for patients looking to get back in control of their health and mobility. Nadora Healthcare surgical centers also offers the Debt Free Healthcare™ surgical option which gives qualified patients access to surgery at potentially no cost to them; including knee dislocation and other orthopedic surgeries. If you want more information about debt-free healthcare and surgical options, the Nadora Healthcare team would love to speak to you. Call 970-663-3200 or fill out the form on the right and someone will contact you.
Author: Hailey Siler