Abstract
Floating knee injuries are usually associated with other significant injuries. These injuries have major implications on the management of the floating knee and the final outcome of patients. Our study highlights the implications of associated injuries in the management of floating knee.
29 patients with 30 floating knees were assessed in our institution. A retrospective analysis of medical records and radiographs were done and all associated injuries were identified.
38 associated injuries were noted. 7 were associated with ipsilateral knee ligament injuries.
The associated injuries in our study had implications on the duration on surgery, anaesthetic exposure and delay in surgical management, post-operative rehabilitation, diagnosis and management of knee ligament injuries. The importance of these associated injuries cannot be overemphasized.
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