Criteria for referral to AKSS from A&E department as per guidelines
Criteria | Number |
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Some patients fulfilled more than one criterion. | |
(1) History of swelling, locking or giving way | 51 |
(2) Effusion (greater than minimal) | 30 |
(3) Loss of passive extension – query locked less than 20° | 31 |
(4) Loss of active flexion less than 75° | 11 |
(5) Minimal or moderate laxity on valgus or varus testing of the knee or unable to adequately assess | 8 |
(6) Non-weight bearing or difficulty weight bearing | 47 |
(7) Inappropriate referral | 6 |