Table 2.
Breakdown of recommendation strengths for updated AAOS guidelines.
| AAOS Guideline Title | Total Recommendations | Inconclusive (% of Total) | Consensus (% of Total) | Limited (% of Total) | Moderate (% of Total) | Strong (% of Total) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Compartment Syndrome | 15 | 0 (0) | 8 (53) | 4 (27) | 3 (20) | 0 (0) |
| Anesthesia and Analgesia in Total Joint Arthroplasty (2020) | 20 | 0 (0) | 2 (10) | 2 (10) | 10 (50) | 6 (30) |
| Anesthesia and Analgesia in Total Joint Arthroplasty (2021) | 35 | 0 (0) | 6 (17) | 5 (14) | 12 (34) | 12 (34) |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (update pending) | 35 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 13 (37) | 13 (37) | 9 (26) |
| Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Clavicle Fractures | 14 | 0 (0) | 2 (14) | 8 (57) | 3 (21) | 1 (7) |
| Detection and Nonoperative Management of Pediatric Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants Up to 6 Months of Age | 9 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 5 (56) | 3 (33) | 1 (11) |
| Diagnosis and Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections | 25 | 0 (0) | 6 (24) | 10 (40) | 6 (24) | 3 (12) |
| Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans | 16 | 10 (63) | 4 (25) | 2 (13) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Evaluation of Psychosocial Factors Influencing Recovery from Adult Orthopaedic Trauma | 1 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (100) | 0 (0) |
| Limb Salvage or Early Amputation | 14 | 0 (0) | 3 (21) | 4 (29) | 6 (43) | 1 (7) |
| Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries | 15 | 0 (0) | 1 (7) | 6 (40) | 3 (20) | 5 (33) |
| Management of Distal Radius Fractures | 7 | 0 (0) | 1 (14) | 2 (29) | 2 (29) | 2 (29) |
| Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis | 29 | 0 (0) | 16 (55) | 1 (3) | 6 (21) | 6 (21) |
| Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults | 19 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 3 (16) | 5 (26) | 11 (58) |
| Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip (update pending) | 23 | 0 (0) | 5 (22) | 6 (26) | 8 (35) | 4 (17) |
| Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Non-Arthroplasty) | 29 | 0 (0) | 2 (7) | 11 (38) | 8 (28) | 8 (28) |
| Management of Rotator Cuff Injuries | 33 | 0 (0) | 7 (21) | 5 (15) | 9 (27) | 12 (36) |
| Management of Surgical Site Infections | 15 | 0 (0) | 5 (33) | 3 (20) | 4 (27) | 3 (20) |
| Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery | 31 | 0 (0) | 1 (3) | 16 (52) | 6 (19) | 8 (26) |
| Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures | 3 | 1 (33) | 1 (33) | 1 (33) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Major Extremity Trauma | 20 | 0 (0) | 1 (5) | 5 (25) | 9 (45) | 5 (25) |
| Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee | 23 | 0 (0) | 2 (9) | 5 (22) | 6 (26) | 10 (43) |
| Tranexamic Acid in Total Joint Arthroplasty | 8 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 3 (38) | 5 (62) |
| Treatment of Metastatic Carcinoma and Myeloma of the Femur | 13 | 0 (0) | 9 (69) | 1 (8) | 2 (15) | 1 (8) |
| Treatment of Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures | 7 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 4 (57) | 1 (14) | 2 (29) |
| Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures | 14 | 8 (57) | 2 (14) | 2 (14) | 2 (14) | 0 (0) |
| Use of Imaging Prior to Referral to a Musculoskeletal Oncologist | 25 | 0 (0) | 15 (60) | 1 (4) | 7 (28) | 2 (8) |
| Venous Thromboembolic Disease in Elective TKA and THA |
7 (orthopaedic surgery specific) |
0 (0) |
4 (57) |
1 (14) |
2 (29) |
0 (0) |
| Total | 505 | 19 (4) | 103 (20) | 126 (25) | 140 (28) | 117 (23) |
AAOS = American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons ⎟ TKA = Total Knee Arthroplasty ⎟ THA = Total Hip Arthroplasty.