AOFAS-Avoid use of orthopaedic therapeutic biologics including platelet rich plasma and stem cell treatment for foot and ankle problems without first considering established, conventional treatment options.

Posted January 25th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AAOS – Avoid routine use of Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) after knee arthroplasty.

Posted May 15th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

Avoid routine use of Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) after knee arthroplasty.

AAOS – Avoid routine use of therapy following carpal tunnel release.

Posted May 15th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AAOS – Avoid routine use of opioids for treatment of knee osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, low back pain, or rotator cuff injury.

Posted May 15th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AAOS – Do not transfuse asymptomatic postoperative hip fracture patients with a hemoglobin higher than 8g/dl.

Posted May 15th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

AAOS – Avoid routinely performing arthroscopy with lavage and/or debridement in patients with a primary diagnosis of symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee.

Posted May 15th, 2020 by Nick Mackara & filed under .

NASS – Opioids for acute or chronic low back pain

Posted April 24th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP-POSNA – Ultrasound to rule out hip dysplasia or dislocation

Posted February 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP-POSNA – bracing or surgery for child under 8 with simple in-toeing gait

Posted February 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP-POSNA – Custom orthotics or shoe inserts for children with flat feet

Posted February 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP-POSNA – MRI or CT for musculoskeletal conditions in children

Posted February 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AAP-POSNA – X-rays for buckle fractures

Posted February 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AOFAS – Alcohol injections for mortons neuromas

Posted September 17th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AOFAS – X-ray evaluation of foot and ankle without standing

Posted September 17th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .

AOFAS – Surgery for plantar fascitis before six months nonoperative care

Posted September 17th, 2014 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .