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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Non-Arthroplasty)

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Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Overview

This guideline focuses specifically on the non-arthroplasty treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. It does not cover osteoarthritis of other joints, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory disorders. This replaces 2013 appropriate use criteria. 

This third edition of the guideline is endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. 

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AAOS Overview of Guideline Recommendations

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Resource Details

Date: August 31, 2021
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Knee Conditions, Osteoarthritis

Patient Age

Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)

Author(s)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

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