Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guideline Summary: Management of Acute Isolated Meniscal Pathology.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Jun 20 2025 · Review

Brophy RH, Best MJ, Aagesen A, Blackburn T, Dominguez A, Ellington M, et al.

From the Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Orthopedic Clinical Research Center, MD (Best)

Sports Medicine

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis AAOS clinical practice guideline offers evidence-based recommendations and options for diagnosing and managing acute isolated meniscal pathology.
Abstract, as published

Acute Isolated Meniscal Pathology Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies for the treatment of acute isolated meniscal pathology. This guideline contains three recommendations and six options to assist orthopaedic surgeons and all qualified physicians managing patients with acute meniscal pathology based on the best current available evidence. It is also intended to serve as an information resource for professional healthcare practitioners and developers of practice guidelines and recommendations. In addition to providing pragmatic practice recommendations, this guideline also highlights gaps in the literature and informs areas for future research and quality measure development.

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