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 | |
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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 |
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Final Meeting held September 12 & 13, 2009 | |||
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2 |
The Treatment of Spinal Insufficiency/ Compression Fractures of the Spine |
In Research & Development |
Introductory Meeting held March 28, 2009 |
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Final Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for February 27 & 28, 2010 | |||
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3 |
The Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans |
In Research & Development |
Introductory Meeting held April 19, 2009 |
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Final Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for April 10 &11, 2010 | |||
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4 |
The Surgical Treatment of Ankle Arthritis |
In Research & Development |
Introductory Meeting Held May 17, 2009 |
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Final Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for June 12 & 13, 2010 | |||
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5 |
The Treatment of Supracondylar Fractures |
In Research & Development |
Introductory Meeting held October 4, 2009 |
Final Meeting scheduled for October 2 & 3, 2010 | |||
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6 |
Complete update on the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee |
Topic Selected |
Introductory Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for April 25, 2010 |
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7 |
Complete update of the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
Topic Selected |
Introductory Meeting Tentatively Scheduled for May 16, 2010 |
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8 |
The Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis |
Topic Selected |
Introductory Meeting Scheduled for May 8, 2010 |
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9 |
Complete Update on the Treatment of Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism |
Topic Selected |
Introductory Meeting Scheduled for March 27, 2010 |
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