Technology Overviews

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has developed and is providing overviews of technologies that are of interest to its members. 

These Technology Overviews are educational tools prepared using systematic review methodology, and they summarize the findings of published studies. As summaries, these documents do not make recommendations nor should they be construed as official positions of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Readers are encouraged to consider the information presented and reach their own conclusions. Patient care and treatment should always be based on a clinician’s independent medical judgment given the individual clinical circumstances.

All in PDF Format

Technology Overview Development

• Technology Overview Status Report
• Task Force Introductory Packet (PDF format)

AAOS Technology Overviews Making News

• Articles in AAOS Now

Other Technology Overview Resources

• Pamphlet on AAOS Health Technology Overview (PDF format)

Nominating a Topic for Technology Overview Development

• Any AAOS member may nominate a topic
• Submit a topic online
• All topics will be gathered and presented at a Guidelines and Technology Oversight Committee Meeting.  The committee will prioritize the topic for technology overview development.

For more information about Technology Overviews please contact Janet L. Wies, Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines.