Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery
Volume 30, Issue 1, January 2014, Pages 86-89
Level V EvidenceDid the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Osteoarthritis Guidelines Miss the Mark?
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The most recent AAOS CPG for knee OA raised controversy by “strongly recommending” against the use of viscosupplementation.9 This negative shift from the 2008 “inconclusive” recommendations followed changes in CPG methodology rather than an evidence trend. Furthermore, the significant limitations of the AAOS methodology called into question the guidelines' verdict and highlighted the profound impact that unfavorable recommendations may have on multiple stakeholders. We aim to discuss the
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The authors report the following potential conflict of interest or source of funding: R.R.B. has received a grant from DePuy and payment for an education presentation from Sanofi.
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