880 Improving the Acute Knee Injury Pathway – A Regional Quality Improvement Project in the Oxford University Hospitals

Abstract Introduction There are many patients being referred from A&E to orthopaedic trauma clinics in OUH for suspected ligament or meniscal damage, without convincing evidence of injury. This has led demand providing point care ultrasound and streamlining the referral process. Method We conducted an audit all presentations at receiving a knee XR across 3 months tracked their investigative progress. Results: Conclusions Only 30% (57/182) Trauma clinic were deemed have serious It is difficult assess extent injury specialist diagnostic equipment, which includes MRI ultrasound. project resulted new trial protocols exploring use these technologies improve this pathway.