Quality Programs & Guidelines (CPGs) | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

The AAOS provides evidence-based programs for current orthopaedic diagnostic, treatment, and postoperative procedures. Find Clinical Practice Guidelines, Appropriate Use Criteria, Performance Measures, and other derivative materials, along with published articles on the programs below.

Additionally, all AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), Appropriate Use Criteria, as well as CPG impactful statements and plain language summaries can be accessed through AAOS' OrthoGuidelines app, an online resource that provides up-to-date treatment guidelines to orthopaedic surgeons and professionals. This free mobile app is available via desktop browsers or as a native app from iOS or Google Play.

Upper Extremity Programs

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Distal Radius Fractures, Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Clavicle Fractures

Lower Extremity Programs

Elderly Hip Fractures, Osteoarthritis of the Hip, Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Infection (SSI, VTE, Dental Prophylaxis, PJI)

Pediatric Programs

Pediatric Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures, Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures, and Clavicle Fracture Programs

Tumor, Infection and Military Medicine Programs

Periprosthetic Joint Infections, Surgical Site Infections, Dental Prophylaxis, Venous Thromboembolic Disease, Department of Defense/METRC Programs, AAOS Endorsed Programs

Research Resources

Clinical Practice Guideline/Appropriate Use Criteria/Quality Measures Methodology, Additional Resources

Quality Program Development Timeline

The AAOS develops multiple Quality Programs with diverse groups of member volunteers. To keep membership up to date, AAOS updates the list of current projects, participating societies, and the respective stages of development.

For additional information on AAOS quality programs, contact the department of Clinical Quality and Value at ebm@aaos.org