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How Do Knee Dislocation Injuries Occur?

The femur, patella, and tibia meet at your knee joint. If one of these bones shifts out of place at the knee joint, it is referred to as a knee dislocation injury. This is not the same as a kneecap dislocation, which is far more common. Knee dislocation injuries are rare, but when they do occur, they can lead to severe pain and serious complications.

Signs and Symptoms of Knee Dislocation Injuries

It’s not hard to spot a knee dislocation injury. The first sign is a loud popping sound that occurs at the time of the injury. Other symptoms can include:

  • Severe pain
  • Inability to move the knee joint
  • Inability to put weight on the affected leg
  • Lack of stability in the knee joint
  • Swelling
  • Visible deformities at the knee joint
  • Bruising

If left untreated, knee dislocation injuries can affect your blood flow and damage nerves and blood vessels in the surrounding area. This is why it’s so important to seek emergency medical attention as soon as possible after spotting one or more of these symptoms.

Causes of Knee Dislocation Injuries

Knee dislocation injuries can occur in many different ways. Some of the most common causes of these injuries are:

Traffic Accidents

Many knee dislocation injuries occur in traffic accidents. You may sustain this injury in a crash if you hit your knee against the car’s dashboard or another hard surface. This could create enough force to move the femur, patella, or tibia and dislocate the knee.

Slip and Falls

Slip and fall victims are also at risk of sustaining a dislocated knee injury. This type of injury can occur if you hit the ground with a bent or overextended knee. Your knee will absorb the impact, so even if it’s a minor fall, there could be enough force to dislocate the bones that meet at your knee.

Sports Injuries

Athletes can dislocate their knees while playing football, soccer, basketball, hockey, and other contact sports. Knee dislocation injuries can occur when two players collide with one another or fall to the ground. Athletes may also sustain a knee dislocation injury if they forcefully overextend their knees backward.

Have you sustained a dislocated knee? If so, it’s in your best interest to seek legal representation from attorney Martin Gasparian as soon as possible. Mr. Gasparian will work tirelessly to secure compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Schedule a free consultation regarding your case by calling 559-203-3333 or submitting your information at MaisonLaw.com.

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