Question 1

would a dislocated knee show on x-ray?

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Yes: Usually a dislocated patella will spontaneously reduce with knee extension.

Question 2

what can you do to walk on a dislocated knee?

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You do not: You do not walk on a dislocated knee, it not possible.I assume you are refering to a dislocated patella and in that case the use of special brace that help to keep the knee cal in place will help.

Question 3

how should i treat a dislocated knee?

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Orthopaedic Surgeon!: A true knee joint dislocation can be an orthopaedic emergency. A patella dislocation is much less serious and, once reduced, not an emergency. A visit to an er is warranted for a knee dislocation. Appropriate initial  emergency care and evaluation of nerve function and vascular integrity is mandated to avoid catastrophic loss of limb. Orthopaedic care likely involves major reconstructive surgery.

Question 4

how does one shower with dislocated knee?

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Well I assume: You do not have an open wound.  Ask your doctor if yuo have one.

If you don't just be careful not to fall in the shower.

You can bathe normally if your skin is unbroken.

Question 5

how do you rehabilitate a dislocated knee?

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Formal Physical Tx: A true knee dislocation is a serious injury. Guided physical therapy both prior to and after surgery (often required to regain stability) is recommended. Your treating orthopaedic surgeon should be able to answer all your specific questions, as each knee dislocation can be subtley and uniquely different as there are many variables that come into play. A simple kneecap dislocation is less worrisome.

Question 6

what can i do to exercise a dislocated knee?

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Leg extensions...: Hopefully it was dislocated and now has been re-positioned.  Also, are we speaking about the patella dislocating? This would be the most common scenario.This usually occurs to the outer knee. You can help this condition by strengthening the inner thigh (quad) muscles by doing leg extensions. Start by doing them with no weight and progress from there. You should consider going to physical therapy.

Question 7

what the best way to treat a dislocated knee?

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Dislocated is an : Emergency case should be  treated as soon as possible usually by close reduction under anesthesia.

Question 8

how long does a dislocated knee take to heal?

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need more info: I need more information to answer your question.A dislocated kneecap may take 4-8 wks. To fully 'heal'.         Quad strengthening and patellar bracing can be helpful.See your ors.A dislocated knee is a different story and can cause long-term knee problems(instability, pain, nerve injuries etc.).See your ors! good luck.

Question 9

how much time will my dislocated knee take to heal?

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Knee pain: is it dislocated kneecap...if treated...3 days. If knee joint relocated in ER, splinted, crutches, iced alt heat, elevated, pain meds, anti-inflammatory meds....then follow up clinic 3 days...circulation/nerves OK, then one week..??

Question 10

will ace bandaging help my dislocated knee? temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Dislocated knee cap : If so, is better to see ortho. Dislocated knee caps will probably reocurr. Ortho will make suggestions to prevent this. If something else is dislocated , ortho can help as well. Ace band won't hurt. See ortho.

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