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Copied from the official Gold Coast Health condition page (27 Aug 2026). Hospital triage assigns the official category. Live source: Refer Your Patient — Knee injury (acute) (Fracture Clinic).
Cat 1 · 30 days
appointment within 30 calendar days. - Obstructed/locked knee (unable to reach full extension) with confirmed displaced meniscal tear or loose body and no evidence of arthritis on Xray - Collateral ligament injury grade 2/3 with or without associated cruciate ligament injury - Displaced osteochondral fragment with otherwise normal cartilage
Cat 2 · 90 days
appointment within 90 calendar days. - No Category 2 criteria
Cat 3 · 365 days
appointment within 365 calendar days. - No Category 3 criteria
Referral will be returned without this. If a mandatory test cannot be obtained, say so in the referral.
- Mechanism of injury - Current symptoms - Examination findings including swelling/effusion, range of motion and ligament exam - MRI if patient meets eligibility criteria - Inability to extend the knee - Suspected anterior cruciate ligament tear - Plain Xray if not eligible for MRI
- Aesthetic or cosmetic surgery - Disability assessment (refer to HealthPathways) - Referrals for assessment prior to application for the Australian Defence Force or Queensland Police Service
Parent service: Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic
Sign in for localised assessment and management. HealthPathways does not send the referral. Register: gchealthpathways@health.qld.gov.au