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AAOS approves diagnostic and treatment criteria for osteoarthritis of the hip

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 General News
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New AUC supports corticosteroid injections, physical therapy and non-narcotic medications as first line of treatment for chronic hip pain

ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors approved new Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip.
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The AAOS AUCs provide clinicians with algorithms on how to optimally treat an orthopaedic injury or condition, including hypothetical scenarios and possible treatments, ranked for appropriateness based on the latest research and clinical expertise and experience.  
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The new AUC supports the Clinical Practice Guideline, "Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip" that strongly recommends:

  • The use of pre-surgical treatments to ease pain and improve mobility, including corticosteroid injections, physical therapy and non-narcotic medication (specifically acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or tramadol) for pain.
  • Both anterior and posterior approaches for total hip replacement (THR) surgery.
In addition, the new criteria highlight when "hip replacement may be appropriate even when patients have modifiable risk factors, such as obesity, mental health disorders, smoking and diabetes," said Robert H. Quinn, MD, AAOS AUC section leader on the Committee on Evidence-Based Quality and Value.

For example, "some patients, who have worked closely with their medical team to best mitigate these risk factors, might be considered on an individual basis" for surgery, said Dr. Quinn. "In these instances, the doctor and patient must weigh the benefits and risks of surgery. At the end of the day it's one surgeon and one patient, and hopefully both are considering the optimal treatment, based on the patient's particular condition and diagnosis."

The AUC and CPG, "Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip," are available through the AAOS OrthoGuidelines website and mobile app.

More Information about the AAOSWith more than 38,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS provides educational programs for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, champions and advances the highest quality musculoskeletal care for patients, and is the authoritative source of information on bone and joint conditions, treatments and related issues.

Visit AAOS, at:Newsroom.aaos.org for bone and joint health news, stats, facts, images and interview requests.Orthoinfo.org for patient information on hundreds of orthopaedic diseases and conditions. ANationinMotion.org for inspirational patient stories, and orthopaedic surgeon tips on maintaining bone and joint health, avoiding injuries, treating musculoskeletal conditions and navigating recovery.Facebook.org/AAOS1Twitter.com/AAOS1 Instagram.com/AAOS_1

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SOURCE American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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