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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee (Non-Arthroplasty) Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline (3rd Edition)

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Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Overview

This guideline presents recommendations for the management of osteoarthritis of the knee in adults. It is endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. 

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Resource Details

Date: August 31, 2021
Contact:  practice@apta.org
Content Type:  CPG

Symptoms & Conditions

Knee Conditions, Osteoarthritis

Patient Age

Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44), 80 and over (80+), Young Adult (19-24)

Author(s)

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

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