1134 Audit on Timeliness of Imaging in Bicep Tendon Ruptures

Aim This audit aimed to assess the time interval between the date of injury and the acquisition of imaging for patients suspected of bicep tendon ruptures. The primary objective was to identify areas for improvement in reducing delays and optimizing the diagnostic timeline. Method A retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of 28 patients presenting with suspected bicep tendon ruptures between January 2022 and September 2023 at Basingstoke North Hampshire Hospital. Electronic medical records were systematically reviewed to extract data on the time elapsed from the reported date of injury to the date of imaging, encompassing modalities such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results The audit revealed considerable variability in the time taken to obtain imaging from date of presentation, with an average duration of 7.8 days. The average time from date of presentation to surgery performed was 23.2 days. Notably, delays were mainly due to patient unattendance and scheduling appointments for scans. Conclusions The findings underscore the importance of streamlining the diagnostic pathway for bicep tendon ruptures to reduce the time between injury and imaging/surgical procedure.