Congenital Dislocation of the Knee in the Delivery Room.

BACKGROUND Congenital dislocation of the knee (CDK) is rare and can cause significant distress in the delivery room to parents and to healthcare providers, especially if the latter are unaware of this condition. It may not be detected by prenatal ultrasound and can be either an isolated finding or associated with other anomalies such as developmental hip dysplasia and genetic syndromes such as Larsen syndrome. Because of the risk of development of contractures, immediate referral to a specialized provider is needed. Poor prognostic factors include an association with a genetic syndrome, limited knee flexion related to severe quadriceps retraction, and absence of anterior skin grooves. A satisfactory outcome can be anticipated in isolated cases with easy reducibility of the knee. CASE REPORT A term baby presented unexpectedly with left knee dislocation after delivery. The providers, unaware of the condition, immediately consulted the orthopedic service, who assisted in the diagnosis, and appropriate management was initiated. The baby had serial casting of the leg, which was applied for almost 3 months, with excellent results on the clinical examination. CONCLUSIONS CDK is a rare finding. The diagnosis is primarily clinical and radiographs are used to confirm and assess the degree of the dislocation. The degree of dislocation is important for management and prognosis. Interventions ranging from serial casting to surgery are required as soon as possible. As the CDK can be associated with genetic syndromes or other dysplasias such as developmental dysplasia of the hip and talipes equinovarus, further evaluation for these conditions is warranted.

Long-term Outcomes of Surgically Treated Congenital Dislocation of the Knee.

BACKGROUND: Congenital dislocation of the knee (CDK) may be idiopathic or associated with another condition, such as Larsen syndrome or arthrogryposis. Surgical reduction of type-3 dislocation may require quadricepsplasty (QP) or femoral diaphyseal shortening (FS). Because it is unknown which treatment is more effective, we evaluated long-term outcomes using patient-reported questionnaires and gait analysis, comparing results by surgery type and underlying diagnosis. METHODS: Twelve patients (mean age, 19 mo) were treated surgically for CDK from 1985 to 2015 and studied 9 to 30 years postoperatively. Three participants had idiopathic CDK, 5 had Larsen syndrome, and 4 had arthrogryposis. Eleven knees underwent QP and 7 underwent FS. Participants were evaluated in our movement science laboratory and completed patient-reported outcome questionnaires. Data were compared with healthy, age-matched control values at the same visit. RESULTS: Surgically treated knees had less flexion during swing ( P <0.01), less overall motion ( P <0.01), greater coronal instability ( P <0.04), and slower gait ( P <0.01) compared with controls. QP knees had more instability in midstance ( P =0.03) and less flexion during gait compared with FS knees, less sagittal power generation than controls ( P <0.01), and trended toward lower scores on Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome and Lysholm Knee Questionnaires than FS patients did. The idiopathic group had the gait most similar to that of controls, followed by the Larsen syndrome group and then the arthrogryposis group. The idiopathic group also had a better UCLA Activity Score ( P =0.03) than the arthrogryposis group did. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical treatment of type-3 CDK will not likely restore normal knee function, suggesting teratologic joint abnormality. In this small series, FS produced better gait mechanics and patient-reported outcomes compared with QP. Not surprisingly, patients with idiopathic CDK had better outcomes than those with a syndromic diagnosis, likely related to having only a single joint affected. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.

Congenital dislocation of the knee complicated with bilateral hip dislocation: a case report and literature review.

BACKGROUND: Congenital dislocation of the knee is characterised by excessive knee extension or dislocation and anterior subluxation of the proximal tibia, and this disease can occur independently or coexist with different systemic syndromes. Nevertheless, significant controversy surrounds treating this disease when combined with hip dislocation. This paper presents a case of a 4-month-old patient diagnosed with bilateral hip dislocation combined with this disease. The study discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment methods and reviews relevant literature. CASE PRESENTATION: We reported a case of a 4-month-old female infant with congenital dislocation of the right knee joint, which presented as flexion deformity since birth. Due to limitations in local medical conditions, she did not receive proper and effective diagnosis and treatment. Although the flexion deformity of her right knee joint partially improved without treatment, it did not fully recover to normal. When she was 4 months old, she came to our hospital for consultation, and we found that she also had congenital dislocation of both hip joints and atrial septal defect. We performed staged treatment for her, with the first stage involving surgical intervention and plaster orthosis for her congenital dislocation of the right knee joint, and the second stage involving closed reduction and plaster fixation orthosis for her congenital hip joint dislocation. Currently, the overall treatment outcome is satisfactory, and she is still under follow-up observation. CONCLUSIONS: Early initiation of treatment is generally advised, as nonsurgical methods prove satisfactory for mild cases. However, surgical intervention should be considered in cases with severe stiffness, unresponsive outcomes to conservative treatment, persistent deformities, or diagnoses and treatments occurring beyond the first month after birth.

Luxación congénita de rodilla / Congenital dislocation of the knee

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Neglected intrauterine bilateral congenital knee dislocation.

Bilateral congenital knee dislocation is a rare deformity which may present with other musculoskeletal abnormalities. In the early period, conservative treatment options have a high chance of success. However, in later stages, surgical treatment is indicated in neglected or unresponsive cases to manipulation in the early period. Herein, we present a rare case of bilateral congenital knee dislocation which was diagnosed after birth. Retrospective examination revealed that it occurred in the antenatal period and neglected.

Congenital knee dislocation: a rare and unexpected finding.

Congenital knee dislocation is a rare condition of unknown aetiology. It could be associated with syndromes or may occur as an isolated entity. The severity of the deformity determines the method of treatment. Treatment options range from conservative casting to surgical correction. The case presented is of a newborn with an isolated grade II dislocation treated with serial casting. On follow-up at 2 years, the patient had a good outcome, with full range of motion and independent mobility.

Tratamiento conservador en luxación congénita de rodilla: reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Conservative treatment in congenital knee dislocation: report of a case and review of the literature

Introducción: la luxación congénita de rodilla es una de las alteraciones anatómicas muy poco frecuente, que su diagnóstico se basa en los hallazgos clínicos obtenidos al nacimiento y corroborados con exámenes radiológicos. La evolución y complicaciones que puede acarrear esta patología dependerá del grado de severidad y del momento de la instauración del tratamiento, ya que un tratamiento oportuno conducirá a una movilidad adecuada y un desarrollo sicomotor apropiado. Presentación del caso: presentamos un caso observado en nuestro hospital con seguimiento por cinco meses, en donde se le realizo un cambio paulatino de inmovilizaciones cruropédica y controles radiológicos sucesivos. Se realiza una revisión de caso clínico y revisión bibliográfica. Resultado: el presente caso muestra un manejo conservador en un recién nacido con Luxación Congénita de Rodilla, con el que se obtuvo una adecuada reducción mediante un manejo conservador oportuno. Conclusiones: un diagnóstico apropiado acompañado de un tratamiento oportuno otorgó una recuperación eficaz llevando a una movilidad adecuada, evitando complicaciones serias tanto musculo esqueléticas y sicosociales(AU)

Introduction: congenital knee dislocation is one of the very rare anatomical alterations, whose diagnosis is based on the clinical findings obtained at birth and corroborated with radiological examinations. The evolution and complications that this pathology can bring will depend on the degree of severity and on the time of the initiation of the treatment, since an opportune treatment will lead to an adequate mobility and an appropriate psychomotor development. Case: we present a case observed in our hospital with follow-up for five months, in which a gradual change of cruropic immobilizations and successive radiological controls was made. A clinical case review and bibliographic review is carried out. Result: the present case shows a conservative management in a newborn with Congenital Knee Dislocation, with which an adequate reduction was obtained through opportune conservative management. Conclusions: an appropriate diagnosis accompanied by an opportune treatment granted an effective recovery leading to an adequate mobility, avoiding serious musculoskeletal and psychosocial complications(AU)

Evaluación y tratamiento de la luxación congénita de rodilla. Revisión de la literatura / Evaluation and treatment of the congenital dislocation of the knee. Review of the literature

La luxación congénita de rodilla es una patología poco frecuente en la población general, suponiendo un reto para el cirujano ortopédico. Se diagnostica al nacimiento tras las primeras exploraciones, en las que se detecta una hiperextensión de la rodilla. Se clasifica según la severidad de la deformidad en recurvatum, subluxación y luxación. Actualmente no hay algoritmos de manejo consensuados ni evidencias claras acerca del manejo de estos pacientes. El tratamiento de elección inicialmente es conservador mediante manipulación y yesos. La cirugía se indica cuando el tratamiento conservador fracasa, el diagnóstico se alcanza de forma tardía o la deformidad inicial es severa. Las técnicas más frecuentemente empleadas pretenden actuar sobre el tendón del cuádriceps para alargar el aparato extensor y permitir la reducción articular y recuperar la flexión. En cualquier caso, se asocian a mejor pronóstico los casos no asociados a síndromes y aquellos que reciban un tratamiento precoz

Congenital dislocation of the knee is an un-common pathology in general population and therefore it presents a challenge for the orthopedic surgeon. It is diagnosed at birth, when knee hyperextension is detected during the first physical examinations. It is classified according to severity into recurvatum, subluxation and luxation. Currently there is no management algorithm or clear scientific evidence related to the treatment of these patients. Initially, a conservative treatment consisting of manipulation and casting is generally chosen. Surgery is indicated in case of failure of conservative treatment, delayed diagnosis or severe initial deformity. The most commonly used techniques aim at acting on the quadriceps tendon in order to lengthen it and allow joint reduction and improved knee flexion. In any case, both non syndromic and early treated cases are associated with a better prognosis

Congenital dislocation of the knee in a three-year-old-child with Larsen syndrome: Treatment with a hexapod-type external fixator.

Congenital knee dislocation (CDK) is a rare condition, and its treatment is subject to debate. Here, we report on a new treatment for CDK (using a hexapod-type external fixator, HEF) in a three-year-old child with Larsen syndrome and grade III anterior dislocations of both knees. The left knee was treated with serial splints, whereas an HEF was used to treat an irreducible dislocation of the right knee. Two HEF aluminium rings were applied surgically. The procedure involved a distraction of the knee, then tibial posterior translation, and lastly progressive flexion. The clinical and radiological outcomes were good; after four years of follow-up, the right knee had stabilized and had a range of motion of 110°. We conclude that as an innovative, effective option for the management of CDK, the use of an HEF may constitute a relatively advantageous alternative to quadriceps tenotomy.

Limited Open Quadriceps Release for Treatment of Congenital Dislocation of the Knee.

BACKGROUND: Congenital dislocation of the knee (CDK) is a rare condition for which the treatment is difficult and remains controversial. The aim of this case series is to evaluate the results of limited open quadriceps release for treatment of CDK. METHODS: Sixteen patients with CDK were managed at our institute from May 2006 to May 2014, and included 10 boys and 6 girls, with a mean age at presentation of 5 weeks (range, 1 to16 wk). Three patients who had an underlying neuromuscular syndrome were excluded. The remaining 13 patients had no identifiable syndrome. There were 9 bilateral cases and 4 unilateral, with a total of 22 dislocated knees. Treatment began with gentle manipulation and serial weekly long-leg plaster casting in the outpatient clinic. Limited open quadriceps release was performed after failure of conservative treatment or in cases that presented late (>12 wk). The mean follow-up was 26.8 months (range, 12 to 48 mo). RESULTS: Manipulation and serial casting were successful in 6 knees. The mean postmanipulation passive arc of range of motion of the affected knees was 118 degrees (range: 100 to 140 degrees). At final follow-up, the knee outcome was excellent in 2 knees and good in 4 knees. Sixteen knees were managed by limited open quadriceps release. The age of the patients at the time of surgery ranged between 8 and 16 weeks with a mean of 10 weeks. The mean postoperative passive arc of range of motion of the affected knees was 110 degrees (range: 95 to 145 degrees). Minor degrees of flexion deformity at the knee were encountered frequently (mean 8.5 degrees). Slight instability was observed in 6 cases. At final follow-up, the knee outcome was excellent in 6 knees and good in 10 knees. CONCLUSIONS: Management of CDK preferably should be started early with gentle manipulation and serial casting. Failure of conservative treatment or delayed presentation will need surgical intervention. Limited open quadriceps release has satisfactory results. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV-case series.

Management of joint dislocations of the lower limb in Larsen syndrome: practical approach.

INTRODUCTION Larsen syndrome is an autosomal-dominant osteochondrodysplasia characterised by large joint dislocations and craniofacial anomalies. CASE HISTORY We present a rare case of Larsen syndrome with bilateral dislocated hips and knees and severe clubfeet at 7-year follow-up. We undertook bilateral open reduction of both hips at age 8 months. This procedure was preceded by open reduction and left-knee V-Y quadricepsplasty at age 4 months following a failed trial of closed reduction of the left knee. Both feet had a severe deformity (Pirani score of 5.5 and 6.0) and were treated using the Ponseti method, but the left foot relapsed at 24 months and required posteromedial release. CONCLUSIONS We tried to address the difficult questions on the timing and sequence of surgical interventions by treating clubfeet and dislocated knees early using Ponseti casts which included the knees. Open reduction of hips was done later, and further interventions were guided by functional needs.

[Congenital knee dislocation: case report]. / Luxación congénita de rodilla: a propósito de un caso.

Congenital knee dislocation is an infrequent condition with unknown etiology. In some cases it occurs as an isolated condition, while in others it coexists with associated conditions or syndromes. The treatment of congenital knee dislocation is driven by the severity and flexibility of the deformity. The literature includes from serial casting or the Pavlik harness to quadriceps tendon plasty or femoral osteotomies. We report herein the case of a congenital dislocation treated with serial casting with a good outcome.

La luxación congénita de rodilla es una patología poco frecuente con una etiología desconocida. En algunos casos se le considera una patología aislada mientras que en otros pueden observarse patologías asociadas o síndromes. El tratamiento de la luxación congénita de rodilla depende de la gravedad y flexibilidad de la deformidad y en la bibliografía pueden encontrarse desde enyesados seriados o arnés de Pavlik hasta plastías del tendón cuadricipital u osteotomías femorales. Presentamos un caso de una luxación congénita que se trató mediante enyesado seriado y que evolucionó favorablemente.

Congenital dislocation of the knee at birth - Part I: Clinical signs and classification.

INTRODUCTION: Congenital dislocation of the knee (CDK) is rare, and clinical semiology at birth is not always suitably analyzed. Existing classifications fail to guide treatment. The aim of the present study was to develop a CDK classification for the neonatal period. HYPOTHESIS: A classification based on neonatal severity of clinical signs is easy to implement on simple criteria. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifty-one CDKs (40 patients) seen neonatally were included. Three types could be distinguished in terms of reduction and stability: type I, easily reducible CDK, with reduction snap when the femoral condyles pass in flexion, remaining stable in flexion; type II, "recalcitrant" dislocation, reducible by posteroanterior "piston" but unstable, with iterative dislocation once posteroanterior pressure on the condyles is relaxed; and type III, irreducible. The number of anterior skin grooves, global range of motion, flexion deficit and reduction stability were noted for each type. RESULTS: Mean age at first consultation was 5.6 days (range: 0-30). CDK was type I, II and III in respectively 28, 16 and 7 cases. Number of skin grooves, flexion and baseline range of motion were greater in type I than types II and III. CONCLUSION: The present neonatal clinical classification is original, logical and simple. It may be useful for prognosis and guiding treatment. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV, single-center retrospective series.

Congenital dislocation of the knee at birth - Part 2: Impact of a new classification on treatment strategies, results and prognostic factors.

INTRODUCTION: An original classification of congenital dislocation of the knee (CDK) was drawn up, based on neonatal semiology. The objective of the present study was to assess impact on treatment decision-making and prognosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifty-one CDKs in 40 patients were classified neonatally into 3 types: I, reducible (n=28); II, recalcitrant (n=16); and III, irreducible (n=7). Number of anterior skin grooves, range of motion (RoM), flexion deficit and reduction stability were recorded. Depending on reducibility, treatment comprised: physiotherapy with splints, traction with cast immobilization, or surgery. At follow-up, knees were assessed in terms of RoM and stability. RESULTS: Mean age at first consultation was 5.6 days (range: 0-30). Mean age at follow-up was 9 years (range: 1-26). Physiotherapy with splinting achieved stable reduction in all type-I knees. Five type-II knees (31%) required traction, none of which needed surgery. Four type-III knees (57%) required surgery. Outcome was good or excellent in 82% of type-I knees, good in 68% of type II and poor in all type-III knees. CONCLUSION: The study confirmed the relevance of the present neonatal classification to treatment, with increasing rates of surgical indication and decreasing rates of satisfactory outcome from types I to III. Therapeutic attitude can be graded according to severity of CDK. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV, single-center retrospective series.

Luxación congénita de rodilla: a propósito de un caso / Congenital knee dislocation: case report

Resumen: La luxación congénita de rodilla es una patología poco frecuente con una etiología desconocida. En algunos casos se le considera una patología aislada mientras que en otros pueden observarse patologías asociadas o síndromes. El tratamiento de la luxación congénita de rodilla depende de la gravedad y flexibilidad de la deformidad y en la bibliografía pueden encontrarse desde enyesados seriados o arnés de Pavlik hasta plastías del tendón cuadricipital u osteotomías femorales. Presentamos un caso de una luxación congénita que se trató mediante enyesado seriado y que evolucionó favorablemente.

Abstract: Congenital knee dislocation is an infrequent condition with unknown etiology. In some cases it occurs as an isolated condition, while in others it coexists with associated conditions or syndromes. The treatment of congenital knee dislocation is driven by the severity and flexibility of the deformity. The literature includes from serial casting or the Pavlik harness to quadriceps tendon plasty or femoral osteotomies. We report herein the case of a congenital dislocation treated with serial casting with a good outcome.

[Two siblings with bilateral congenital knee dislocations: case report]. / Dvaja súrodenci s bilaterálnymi vrodenými luxáciami v kolenných klboch - kazuistika.

Congenital dislocation of the knee and congenital permanent dislocation of the patella are rare disorders usually associated with complex syndromes. Two cases of siblings, girl and boy, who had the same clinical phenotype of this disorder are presented. The diagnosis of Desbuquois dysplasia was made and its autosomal recessive heredity was confirmed by genetic analysis. DNA samples were sent for a molecular genetic analysis of the skeletal dysplasia. The girl was surgically treated for a complete (grade 3) anterior dislocation of the tibia on the femur in the first year of life. Redressing casts had not previously been applied to avoid the risk of damaging the epiphysis. The left knee was operated on by the method, as described by Curtis and Fisher, at the age of six months. The Kirschner wire was removed after one month and a plaster cast was applied to maintain the flexion required. At seven post-operative weeks physiotherapy was started with temporary use of a knee brace. The right knee was managed by a similar procedure at four months after the first surgery. Normal walking was achieved at the age of 21 months. Knee motion was symmetrically restricted, with 5 to 90 degrees of flexion. The boy was first seen at our out-patient department after his sister had achieved full walking ability. He was 10 years old at that time and presented with walking problems due to nearly 30 degrees of bilateral knee contractures. Permanent dislocation of both patellae was treated by the surgical technique described by Stanisavljevic. Revision surgery of the right knee due to patellar lateralization was required two years after the primary surgery; it was performed using the Campbell's technique. A corrective osteotomy of the left proximal tibia because of progressive genu valgum was carried out at four years following the first operation. At the last follow-up, the boy was 16 years old and the knee range of motion bilaterally was 0 to 120 degrees with good alignment of both knees. As a result of surgical treatment the two patients gained ability to walk without problems. Key words: bilateral congenital knee dislocation, patella, Desbuquois dysplasia, siblings, skeletal dysplasia, case report.

Assessment of clinical outcome of percutaneous needle quadriceps tenotomy in the treatment of congenital knee dislocation.

PURPOSE: Treatment of congenital knee dislocation (CDK) depends on the severity and flexibility of the deformity. Various modalities of treatment ranging from serial cast, open quadricepsplasty and minimally invasive quadricepsplasty have been described. We describe percutaneous needle quadriceps tenotomy for treatment of flexible CDK and present our result of retrospective case series. METHODS: This was a retrospective study of 12 patients (20 knees) with flexible CDK. Eight patients with bilateral and four with unilateral deformities. The mean age of intervention was 14.5 days (range, 4-55 days). None of the patients were syndromic. All procedures were done within eight weeks of age. The outcome was measured using knee evaluation score and complications in view of extensor lag, instability and knee flexion deformity. Ultrasound was performed to check for integrity of quadriceps mechanism. RESULTS: The mean pre-operative hyperextension was 50° (range, 30-70°). All patients were able to achieve >90° flexion intra-operatively. The mean knee flexion at walking age was 135° (range, 130-140°). Knee evaluation score showed good results in nine patients and fair result in three patients. There was no extensor lag, knee flexion deformity or infection. One patient of anterior instability had ACL aplasia which was documented on MRI. Ultrasound performed at walking age showed normal functioning of quadriceps mechanism. CONCLUSIONS: Percutaneous needle tenotomy of quadriceps is a effective, simple and safe procedure for flexible, non syndromic CDK presenting early. It avoids complications associated with the open surgical procedure and causes less extensor scarring. However its effectiveness in stiff/hyperlax variants associated with syndromes is yet to be determined.