Here are four notes:
1. The new AUC rates therapies based on whether they are reasonable and acceptable given the patient’s condition.
2. Restricting physical activity that produces impact or pain and performing physical therapy to regain strength, mobility and function were rated “appropriate.”
3. The AUC also notes that surgical removal of the bone fragment is “rarely appropriate.”
4. As progress is made in treating this bone disorder, the AUC will be updated.
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