Schenck classification


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

TypeDescription
ISingle ligament injury
IIInjury to ACL and PCL
IIIInjury 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
IVInjury to ACL, PCL, LCL and MCL
VMultiligamentous injury with periarticular fracture