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Using hinged knee stabilizer with a dislocated knee, is this okay?
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Depends on what: Patella/knee cap dislocations usually require a patella stabilizing brace and pt with surgery if persistant pain/dislocations. A true knee dislocation is rareer and more serious with multiple ligament tears to allow it to occur.Brace must maintain the reduction. Rehab includes a hinged knee stabilizer and physical therapy. Takes a while to recover and surgery considered after 1-2 months pt.
Answered 1/5/2014
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