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Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline
Overview
This guideline from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons addresses various topics related to the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee (knee arthroplasty), including anesthesia, medication, and the impact of comorbidities. This guideline includes 16 recommendations (sufficient evidence) and 7 option statements (limited evidence).
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Date: December 2, 2022
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Knee Conditions, Total Knee Arthroplasty
Adult (25-44), Middle Aged (45-64), Aged (65+), 80 and over (80+)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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