Editorial Commentary: Precise Categorization of Ligament Injuries in Knee Dislocations and Multiple Ligament Knee Injury Shows Potential for Improved Awareness of Neurovascular Injury and Patient Prognosis.

Abstract

Modifications to the Schenck Classification of knee dislocation and the newly described Anatomic Multiple Ligament Knee Injury Classification have improved our ability to classify complex knee ligament injuries more precisely. There is recent evidence that a distinct injury risk profile exists between the dislocated knee and the nondislocated but multiple ligament injured knee. Separation of injury patterns into the 2 distinct classifications allows researchers to stratify by these newer modifications and shows potential for assisting in patient prognosis. Comparative studies among the differing injury patterns are the next steps in furthering our knowledge of this potentially limb-threatening injury.