To the Editor,The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has developed and funds a considerable quality program managed by its Evidence-based Quality and Value Committee. The AAOS is invested in this process and takes the effort very seriously. The output of the committee includes various evidence-based guidelines that are meant to aid member surgeons in choosing the best treatment for their patients.
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