Table 1.

Modified Sherman Classification of ACL Tears, adapted from Daniels et al. (2018).¹³

Degree of Tear	Characteristics	Tear Location
Type I	Proximal avulsion tear	>90% distal ligament intact
Type II	Proximal tear	75–90% distal ligament intact
Type III	Mid-substance tear	25–75% distal ligament intact
Type IV	Distal tear	10–25% distal ligament intact
Type V	Distal avulsion tear	<10% distal ligament intact