Guideline Status Report

All Dates are Tentative

Last Updated February 6, 2012

Sequence of Guideline Development:

Topic Selected --> Introductory Meeting --> Research & Development --> Final Meeting --> Peer Review --> Public Commentary --> Approval Process --> Posted on AAOS website

 

Guideline

Status

Meeting Details

Projected Completion

1

Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures

AAOS / ADA Collaboration

Peer Review

Introductory Meeting held November 20 & 21, 2010

2012

Final Meeting held October 15 & 16, 2011

         

2

Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Complete Update

Research and Development

Introductory Meeting held May 8, 2010

2012

Second Meeting held May 14 & 15, 2011

Final Meeting TBA

         

3

The Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

(Non-arthroplasty)

Complete Update

Research and Development

Introductory Meeting held April 25, 2010

2012

Final Meeting TBA

         

4

The Treatment of Pediatric Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip

Research and Development

Introductory Meeting held March 5 & 6, 2011

2012

Final Meeting TBA

         

5

The Treatment of Hip Fractures in the Elderly

Research and Development

Introductory Meeting held April 30 & May 1, 2011

2013

Final Meeting TBA

         

6

The Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries

Research and Development

Introductory Meeting held June 11 & 12, 2011

2013

Final Meeting TBA

         

7

Total Knee Arthroplasty

Topic Selected

Introductory Meeting TBA

2013

Final Meeting TBA

         

8

Low Back Pain

Topic Selected

Introductory Meeting TBA

2013

Final Meeting TBA