Guidance
3 Further information
3.1 NICE has published interventional procedures guidance on arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis and artificial trapeziometacarpal joint replacement for end-stage osteoarthritis. NICE has also published a clinical guideline on the care and management of osteoarthritis in adults.
Information for patients
NICE has produced information on this procedure for patients and carers ('Understanding NICE guidance'). It explains the nature of the procedure and the guidance issued by NICE, and has been written with patient consent in mind.