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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 102-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 51 - 51
1 Dec 2020
Khan MM Pincher B Pacheco R
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Aims and objectives

Our aim was to evaluate the indications for patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee prior to referral to an orthopaedic specialist, and ascertain whether these scans altered initial management.

Materials and Method

We retrospectively reviewed all referrals received by a single specialist knee surgeon over a 1-year period. Patient demographics, relevant history, examination findings and past surgical procedures were documented. Patients having undergone MRI prior to referral were identified and indications for the scans recorded. These were reviewed against The NHS guidelines for Primary Care Physicians to identify if the imaging performed was appropriate in each case.