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What happens if you dislocate your knee, pop it back in place but don't get it seen to? what are the consequences?

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Knee dislocation: A true knee dislocation where the tibia is separated from the femur must be quickly attended to with careful neurovascular attention. This is apart from a patellar dislocation which is sometimes confused as a "knee dislocation." x rays, follow up MRI and vascular checks are paramount.

Answered 6/10/2014

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