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Date:2/26/2009

stated Dr. Richmond. "This serves as a point of reference and educational tool for both primary care physicians and orthopaedic surgeons, streamlining possible treatment processes for this ever-so common ailment." While a wide range of treatment options are available, they should always be tailored to individual patients after discussions with their orthopaedic surgeons.

Note: This topic will be the focus of a Media Briefing entitled: AAOS Guideline for O/A of the Knee on Thursday, February 26, in the Sands Expo Center, Venetian Hotel, Level One, Room 904 at 11:30 am. Panelists include: Moderator: William Watters, MD, John Richmond, MD, Jones Morgan, MD, and Lynn Snyder Mackler, PT, ATC, SCS, ScD.

The full guideline along with all supporting documentation is available on the AAOS website: http://www.aaos.org/guidelines

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