| A knee dislocation occurs when the bones that form | | | | technique when exercising or playing sports. |
| your knee are out of place. The problem usually | | | | Maintaining the strength and flexibility of the knee. |
| occurs toward the outside of the leg. Knee | | | | Donot drive until healing is complete. Walking on |
| dislocations are rare. They usually happen only after | | | | crutches while the cast is in place. Drinking only water |
| major trauma, including falls, car crashes, and other | | | | before handling or surgery to correct the dislocation. |
| high-speed injuries. Sometimes, knee dislocations | | | | Eating solid foods in the stomach vomiting under |
| relocate on their own. In this case, the knee will be | | | | general anesthesia, while more hazardous. During |
| very swollen and painful. Disloqué knee occur most | | | | recovery, eating a well-balanced diet which includes |
| often in women. It is usually due to sudden changes | | | | additional proteins, such as meat, fish, poultry, |
| in direction during the race. Powerful muscle | | | | cheese, milk and eggs. Increase fiber intake and fluid |
| contractions associated with the rapid changes of | | | | to prevent constipation that may result from |
| direction during the race. Sprain serious caused by a | | | | decreased activity. Special knee braces are designed |
| twisting injury. | | | | to control how patella moves. |
| Young people, as adolescents who are most active | | | | Knee Dislocation Treatment and Prevention Tips |
| are at a greater risk of having a dislocated knee. This | | | | 1. Always wear better Footwear. |
| injury should not be cared for at home. It is better | | | | 2. Use ice massage for 10 minutes before and after |
| to get medical care as quickly as possible. Put ice on | | | | workouts. |
| the injured area can help control some of the pain | | | | 3. Use proper technique when exercising or playing |
| and reduce some swelling. Control of pain is essential | | | | sports. |
| to the quality of patient care. NSAIDs, analgesics and | | | | 4. Maintain strength and flexibility of the knee. |
| anxiolytics are used to treat the pain associated with | | | | 5. Nanxiolytics are used to treat the pain associated |
| dislocation. General anaesthesia or muscle relaxants to | | | | with dislocations. |
| make possible joint manipulation. At aspirin or | | | | 6. Avoid risky activities such as skiing, motorcycle |
| acetaminophen relieve moderate pain. Use the proper | | | | riding, or jumping from high places. |