The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria on the Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries.

The article discusses the approach to the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) for the management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. Topics discussed include the adaption of AUC development methods; the supervised ACL prevention program which include plyometrics, balance and proprioceptive training, and high-frequency utilization; and list of treatments rated for appropriateness such as self-directed exercise program and activity modification.