Congenital dislocation of the knee
- 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:
- Churchill Livingstone. Dandy, D. Essential Orthopaedics.
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