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| Knee Osteoarthritis: Nonarthroplasty Tx/Surgical Mgmt in Adults | AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria |
Key Points
Self-mgmt (strengthening, low-impact aerobics, neuromuscular ed, etc) recommended, as are NSAIDS (oral/topical) or tramadol. Not recommended: glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid; or arthroscopy w/ lavage +/- debridement in pts w/ primary dx of osteoarthritis. Access the Osteoarthritis of the Knee AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria: Nonarthroplasty Treatment and Surgical Management.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Evidence-Based Guideline 2nd Edition. www.aaos.org/ctsguideline. Published May 18, 2013.
Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update:
Nov 27, 2023
Publication Year:
2016
Source:
AAOS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Recommendation Strength
| [S] | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| [M] | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| [L] | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-strength study) |
| [I] | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| [C] | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |
Abbreviations
| AAOS | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| AUC | Appropriate Use Criteria |
| OAK | osteoarthritis of the knee |
| VAS | visual analog scale |
Recommendation Strength
| S | = | Strong (≥2 high-strength studies w/ consistent findings) |
| M | = | Moderate (≥2 mod-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 high-quality study) |
| L | = | Limited (≥2 low-strength studies w/ consistent findings or 1 mod-strength study) |
| I | = | Inconclusive (1 low-quality study or conflicting findings) |
| C | = | Consensus opinion in absence of reliable evidence |