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Avoid referral for surgical consideration of atraumatic subacromial pain before the patient has attempted exercise therapy
Avoid ultrasound screening for hip dysplasia in newborns without signs of instability and/or increased risk
Avoid radiographs, orthotic treatment, and surgical intervention in children under 8 years old with asymptomatic intoeing
Avoid the use of custom-made shoe insoles for children with asymptomatic flat feet
Avoid referral for joint replacement (arthroplasty) surgery in osteoarthritis before attempting conservative treatment with exercise, and weight reduction if relevant
Avoid surgical correction of hallux valgus deformity in patients without symptoms
Avoid referral for surgical evaluation of suspected thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis before attempting conservative treatment
Avoid arthroscopic debridement of degenerative meniscus tears in the absence of mechanical symptoms
Avoid referring middle-aged and older patients with knee and hip pain for MRI as the first imaging modality