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 | ||||
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