Criteria for referral to AKSS from A&E department as per guidelines
| Criteria | Number |
|---|---|
| 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 |