CONGENITAL DISLOCATION KNEE: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
                     CONGENITAL DISLOCATION 
KNEE: A COMPREHENSIVE 
OVERVIEW
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OVERVIE
CWongenital Knee Dislocation is a rare birth 
condition in which the knee is abnormally “
bent backward and dislocated.
ASSOCIATED CONDITIONS
• Clubfoot
• Congenital Vertical Talus
• Congenital Hip Dislocation
• Forefoot Adduction Deformity
• Equinovalgus Deformity
CAUSES
• Limited space in the 
womb
• Abnormal fetal position
• Tight quadriceps 
muscles
• Genetic conditions
• Clinical examination
• Deep knee skin folds
• Prominent femoral condyles
• Limited knee flexion
• X-ray (AP & Lateral views) for 
confirmation
DIAGNOSIS
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Grade 1: Manipulation, casting & 
Pavlik Harness
Grade 2: Casting or percutaneous 
tenotomy
Grade 3: Surgical correction
CONCLUSION Early diagnosis and timely treatment 
help children with congenital knee 
dislocation achieve better knee 
function and improved mobility.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
PHONE
7379087121 (WhatsApp), 9415014994
WEBSITE
www.trishlaortho.com
ADDRESS
Trishla Orthopedic Clinic & Rehab 
center, 182C / 350A, Tagore Town, 
Prayagraj (Allahabad) U.P-211002, 
India