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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1938;20:839-850.
© 1938 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc

CORRECTION OF EXTREME FLEXION CONTRACTURE OF THE KNEE JOINT

S. L. HAAS M.D.1

1 The Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children

Extreme flexion contracture of the knee joint is a very disabling deformity, but it is amenable to operative correction. Care must be taken not to injure the nerves and blood vessels either by operation, by too rapid correction, or by rough manipulative methods. Skeletal traction is a useful adjunct, but its promiscuous use is to be deplored, especially when there is the possibility of infection.


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