Schenck classification
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The Schenck classification is a system of categorizing knee dislocations based on the pattern of multiligamentous injury. It is limited clinically by not describing the risk of neurovascular involvement.
Classification
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I | Single ligament injury (ACL or PCL) |
II | Injury to ACL and PCL |
III | Injury to ACL, PCL, and either the LCL or MCL |
*KD-III injuries are sub classified as KD-III-M or KD-III-L depending on whether the MCL or LCL/posterolateral corner are injured | |
IV | Injury to ACL, PCL, LCL and MCL |
V | Multiligamentous injury with periarticular fracture |
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