| Guideline | Resources |
| Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Tx/Prevention | AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria |
Key Points
MRI assists in identifying concomitant knee pathology. Routine post-op functional knee bracing not demonstrated to be efficacious (moderate evidence). Access the ACL Injuries AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Treatment and Prevention Programs.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. Published August 22, 2022.
Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update:
Dec 8, 2023
Publication Year:
2023
Source:
AAOS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Endorsed By:
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Recommendation Strength
| [S] | Strong (≥2 high-quality studies w/ consistent findings) |
| [M] | Moderate (≥2 mod-quality studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| [L] | Limited (≥2 low-quality studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| [C] | Consensus opinion (1 low-quality study, no supporting evidence) |
Abbreviations
| AAOS | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| AUC | Appropriate Use Criteria |
| MCL | medial collateral ligament |
Recommendation Strength
| S | = | Strong (≥2 high-quality studies w/ consistent findings) |
| M | = | Moderate (≥2 mod-quality studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| L | = | Limited (≥2 low-quality studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-quality study) |
| C | = | Consensus opinion (1 low-quality study, no supporting evidence) |