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Congenital Knee Dislocation - A challenge in prenatal diagnosis
| Summary: | Abstract Congenital knee dislocation (CKD), a rare yet impactful condition, presents challenges in diagnosis and treatment. We report a clinical case of a prenatally diagnosed CKD at 31+4 weeks of gestation, emphasizing multidisciplinary management’s pivotal role. An early orthopedic intervention, with conservative measures, was fundamental to achieve a favorable infant outcome, underlining the importance of timely diagnosis and expert care. Prenatal CKD ultrasound screening therefore emerges as a crucial tool in guiding therapeutic decisions, optimizing postnatal outcomes, and reducing the need for surgical intervention. |
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| Main Authors: | Xavier,Marta |
| Other Authors: | Leal,Mariana; Melo,Mónica; Brito,Conceição; Nunes,Inês |
| Subject: | Knee dislocation Prenatal diagnosis Genu recurvatum Prenatal ultrasound |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Document type: | report |
| Access type: | open access |
| Associated institution: | Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia |
| Language: | English |
| Origin: | SciELO Portugal |
| Summary: | Abstract Congenital knee dislocation (CKD), a rare yet impactful condition, presents challenges in diagnosis and treatment. We report a clinical case of a prenatally diagnosed CKD at 31+4 weeks of gestation, emphasizing multidisciplinary management’s pivotal role. An early orthopedic intervention, with conservative measures, was fundamental to achieve a favorable infant outcome, underlining the importance of timely diagnosis and expert care. Prenatal CKD ultrasound screening therefore emerges as a crucial tool in guiding therapeutic decisions, optimizing postnatal outcomes, and reducing the need for surgical intervention. |
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