Staged reconstruction of bicruciate and posterolateral corner injury after low-energy knee dislocation: A case report
Abstract
Knee dislocation is a rare but severe injury frequently associated with multiligament damage and possible vascular compromise. We report the case of a 42-year-old male with no previous medical history who sustained a low-energy knee dislocation following a trampoline accident. Angio-CT ruled out vascular injury. MRI demonstrated complete rupture of both cruciate ligaments and posterolateral corner injury. A staged surgical strategy was adopted: PCL and PLC reconstruction at 4 weeks, followed by ACL reconstruction 9 months later. At 15-month follow-up, the patient showed full stability, absence of pain, and progressive return to sports. This case supports staged reconstruction as a safe and effective strategy in multiligament knee injuries.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment
Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
- Volume
- 29
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 679–684
- Publication date
- 12 March 2026
- Language
- EN