Guideline Status Report

All Dates are Tentative

Last Updated February 2010

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

       

1

The Diagnosis and Treatment of

Peri-prosthetic Infections of the Hip and Knee

Preparing for Peer Review

Introductory Meeting Held October 18 & 19, 2008

Final Meeting held September 12 & 13, 2009

       

2

The Treatment of Spinal Insufficiency/ Compression Fractures of the Spine

In Research & Development

Introductory Meeting held March 28, 2009

Final Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2010

       

3

The Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans

In Research & Development

Introductory Meeting held April 19, 2009

Final Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for April 10 &11, 2010

       

4

The Surgical Treatment of Ankle Arthritis

In Research & Development

Introductory Meeting Held May 17, 2009

Final Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for June 12 & 13, 2010

       

5

The Treatment of Supracondylar Fractures

In Research & Development

Introductory Meeting held October 4, 2009

Final Meeting scheduled for October 2 & 3, 2010

       

6

Complete update on the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Topic Selected

Introductory Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for April 25, 2010

       

7

Complete update of the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Topic Selected

Introductory Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for May 16, 2010

       

8

The Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis

Topic Selected

Introductory Meeting Scheduled for May 8, 2010

       

9

Complete Update on the Treatment of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism

Topic Selected

Introductory Meeting Scheduled for March 27, 2010