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Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG226)
This guideline covers the diagnosis, assessment and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis. It aims to improve management of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for people with osteoarthritis.
This quality standard covers diagnosing, assessing and managing osteoarthritis in adults aged over 16. It includes treatment and support, and referral for joint surgery. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Diagnosis
- Quality statement 2: Assessment at diagnosis
- Quality statement 3: Information and support
- Quality statement 4: Therapeutic exercise
- Quality statement 5: Weight loss
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up
- Quality statement 7: Core treatments before referral for consideration of joint surgery
Arthrosamid for symptomatic treatment of knee osteoarthritis
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Insertion of a synthetic cartilage for first CMC osteoarthritis
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Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.
Platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis (HTG497)
Evidence-based recommendations on platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves taking plasma from a small amount of the person’s own blood and injecting it into the knee.
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Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance therapy for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves placing a magnetic resonance device over the knee to stimulate cartilage to heal and relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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Supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis (HTG626)
Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.
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Evidence-based recommendations on AposHealth for knee osteoarthritis.
Joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction (HTG381)
Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction. This involves fixing a metal frame around the knee to take weight off the joint and encourage the cartilage to repair itself.
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Artificial trapeziometacarpal joint replacement for end-stage osteoarthritis (HTG67)
Evidence-based recommendations on artificial trapeziometacarpal joint replacement for treating end-stage osteoarthritis. This involves replacing the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb with an artificial joint.
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Arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis (HTG148)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis. This involves flushing the joint with fluid, which is introduced through small incisions in the knee.
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Genicular artery embolisation for pain from knee osteoarthritis (HTG595)
Evidence-based recommendations on genicular artery embolisation for pain from knee osteoarthritis. This involves inserting a tube through an artery in the groin into the genicular artery, and injecting tiny particles through it to block new blood vessels.
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Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis.