AAOS Guidelines Navigator

Build confidence in care by putting guidelines into practice with purposeful learning.

Guidelines Navigator innovative online courses are designed to enhance your understanding and application of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines. Whether you are a seasoned orthopaedic surgeon or a trainee, these courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of clinical practice guidelines and effectively integrate them into your practice.

Explore Guidelines Navigator courses across orthopaedic topics:

Infection topics

Infection Compilation

Editors

Christopher Gross, MD and Bryan Moon, MD

This compilation collects the following Guidelines Navigator courses, offering a comprehensive evidence-based exploration of current orthopaedic diagnostic, treatment, and postoperative procedures of infection:

  • Diagnosis and Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections
  • Management of Surgical Site Infections

6 CME Hours

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Diagnosis and Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections

Editor

Bryan Moon, MD

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the AAOS’ Diagnosis and Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Management of Surgical Site Infections

Editor

Christopher Gross, MD

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the AAOS’ Management of Surgical Site Infections Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Lower Extremity topics

Lower Extremity Compilation

Editors

Bryce C. Allen, MD; Marlene DeMaio, MD, FAAOS; Nathan Kaplan, MD, FAAOS; Ryan Roach, MD, FAAOS; Edward Walker Gallego, MD, FAAOS

This compilation collects the following Guidelines Navigator courses, offering a comprehensive evidence-based exploration of current orthopaedic diagnostic, treatment, and postoperative procedures of the lower extremity:

  • Acute Isolated Meniscal Pathology
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
  • Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults
  • Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

21 CME Hours

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Acute Isolated Meniscal Pathology

Editor

Edward Walker Gallego, MD, FAAOS

explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Acute Isolated Meniscal Pathology Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans

Editor

Edward Walker Gallego, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

Editor

Marlene DeMaio, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults

Editor

Marlene DeMaio, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip

Editor

Bryce C. Allen, MD

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hip Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Editor

Nathan Kaplan, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Editor

Ryan Roach, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Surgical Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Pediatric topics

Pediatric Compilation

Editor

Errol Mortimer, MD, FAAOS

This compilation collects the following Guidelines Navigator courses, offering a comprehensive evidence-based exploration of current pediatric orthopaedic diagnostic, treatment, and postoperative procedures:

  • Nonoperative Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants
  • Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures

6 CME Hours

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Nonoperative Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants

Editor

Errol Mortimer, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Nonoperative Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Pediatric Diaphyseal Femur Fractures

Editor

Errol Mortimer, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Nonoperative Management of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Infants Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Trauma topics

Trauma Compilation

Editors

Marlene DeMaio, MD, FAAOS; Kelly Hynes, MD, FAAOS; Jason Strelzow, MD, FAAOS

This compilation collects the following Guidelines Navigator courses, offering a comprehensive evidence-based exploration of current orthopaedic trauma diagnostic, treatment, and postoperative procedures:

  • Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery
  • Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Major Extremity Trauma
  • Psychosocial Factors Influencing Trauma Recovery

9 CME Hours

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Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery

Editor

Jason Strelzow, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Pharmacologic, Physical, and Cognitive Pain Alleviation for Musculoskeletal Extremity/Pelvis Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Psychosocial Factors Influencing Trauma Recovery

Editor

Marlene DeMaio, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Psychosocial Factors Influencing Trauma Recovery Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Major Extremity Trauma

Editor

Kelly Hynes, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Major Extremity Trauma Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Upper Extremity topics

Upper Extremity Compilation

Editors

Miguel Daccarett, MD, FAAOS; Gregory G. Gallant, MD, MBA, FAAOS; Clifford B. Jones, MD, FAAOS; Edward Walker Gallego, MD, FAAOS

This compilation collects the following Guidelines Navigator courses, offering a comprehensive evidence-based exploration of current orthopaedic diagnostic, treatment, and postoperative procedures of the upper extremity:

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Management of Distal Radius Fractures
  • Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis
  • Treatment of Clavicle Fractures

 12 CME Hours

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Editor

Clifford B. Jones, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Treatment of Clavicle Fractures Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Management of Distal Radius Fractures

Editor

Miguel Daccarett, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Management of Distal Radius Fractures Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis 

Editor

Edward Walker Gallego, MD, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Treatment of Management of Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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Treatment of Clavicle Fractures 

Editor

Gregory G. Gallant, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Explore the key clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Treatment of Clavicle Fractures Clinical Practice Guideline.

3 CME Hours

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