2023 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Case Studies

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Sep 18. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-24-00427. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, together with The Hip Society, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American College of Radiology, and American Physical Therapy Association, recently released the updated 2023 Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. 8 recommendations and 9 options comprise these guidelines intended to optimize treatment outcomes in a patient population that is growing exponentially over time. In this article, we present case studies that illustrate utilization of the clinical practice guideline workgroup's evidence-based recommendations in clinical practice.