AAOS Tool Aids Carpal Tunnel Decision-Making

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' Board of Directors has approved new appropriate use criteria for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome and the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee. The Appropriate Use Criteria include specific diagnostic criteria, complementing and building upon the AAOS clinical practice guidelines. “Appropriate Use Criteria for the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” provides 135 diagnostic scenarios to help a provider determine whether a patient has carpal tunnel syndrome, and if so, decide upon the optimal treatment, r...