Table 1 The definition of classification and number of patients classified in each category using intra-operative findings
From: The accuracy of MRI in diagnosing and classifying acute traumatic multiple ligament knee injuries
Grade | Definition | Number of patients |
|---|---|---|
KD-I | Two ligaments ruptured, one cruciate ligament and one collateral ligament, ACL/PCL + MCL/LCL/PLC | 20 |
KD-II | Two ligaments ruptured, both cruciate ligaments, ACL + PCL | 4 |
KD-III | Three ligaments ruptured, both cruciate ligaments, and one collateral ligament, ACL + PCL + MCL (KD-IIIM), ACL + PCL + LCL/PLC (KD-IIIL) | 52 |
KD-IV | Both two cruciate ligaments and two collateral ligaments ruptured, ACL + PCL + MCL + LCL/PLC | 0 |
KD-V | Any KD classifications that were accompanied by periarticular fractures or knee dislocations | 21 |