Atlas and epitome of traumatic fractures and dislocations . Fig. 136.—Forward dislocationof the Fig. 137.—Backward dislocationof the leg. In every case the condyles of the femur can be more orless distinctly felt in an abnormal position. As it requiresan enormous force to produce these dislocations, it is readilyunderstood that they are often complicated with othersevere injuries : compound fracture or dislocation. Pri-mary lesion of the popliteal vessels, or pressure on thevessels when the dislocation remains unreduced for sometime, may lead to gangrene. Reduction is said to be easyand
Atlas and epitome of traumatic fractures and dislocations . Fig. 136.—Forward dislocationof the Fig. 137.—Backward dislocationof the leg. In every case the condyles of the femur can be more orless distinctly felt in an abnormal position. As it requiresan enormous force to produce these dislocations, it is readilyunderstood that they are often complicated with othersevere injuries : compound fracture or dislocation. Pri-mary lesion of the popliteal vessels, or pressure on thevessels when the dislocation remains unreduced for sometime, may lead to gangrene. Reduction is said to be easyand is effected by traction and direct pressure. [Partial orcomplete rupture of the popliteal artery is the most fre- FRACTURES OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY. 289 quent arterial lesion associated with dislocation, and shouldbe constantly borne in mind. I observed it in one in-stance in which the posterior dislocation became reducedalmost immediately after the injury. It was necessary toamputate the limb on the third day for gangrene.—Ed.] (B) Dislocations of the Patella. (Plate 60.) Dislocation of the p
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