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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.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 January 2019

in neuropathic pain? Any explanatory notes(if applicable) Why this is important:- Pharmacological agents for neuropathic...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation as an adjunct to balloon kyphoplasty or percutaneous vertebroplasty for palliation of painful spinal metastases. This involves inserting a needle-like probe containing an electrode into the spinal metastases. This produces an electrical current that aims to relieve pain and other symptoms.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

5 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation device for chronic cluster headache. This involves implanting a device into the cheek to stimulate a group of nerves called the sphenopalatine ganglion.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

sling. Mesh-related complications after retropubic mesh sling, including pain and vaginal problems. There is more information about...

Evidence-based recommendations on automated percutaneous mechanical lumbar discectomy. This involves using an automated device to cut and remove the part of the disc that’s pressing on the nerve.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on electrotherapy for treating grade I to III haemorrhoids in adults. This involves using electric current to shrink the haemorrhoids.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

26 June 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous endoscopic laser cervical discectomy. This involves inserting special equipment, including a laser, through a small cut in the skin to heat and destroy some of the disc and remove the part that is sticking out to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerve root.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 June 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on superficial venous arterialisation for chronic limb threatening ischaemia in adults. This involves joining an artery in the lower leg to a large vein to divert blood flow through the vein towards the foot, bypassing the blocked arteries.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on AposHealth for knee osteoarthritis.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

11 April 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on transilluminated powered phlebectomy for varicose veins. This involves using a special light passed underneath the skin to see the veins and removing them by suction.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 January 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive video-assisted thyroidectomy. This involves inserting instruments through a small cut (keyhole surgery) to remove part or all of the gland.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 August 2014

women say the pain is worse than a heavy period. The amount of pain will differ from woman to woman, but generally women...

Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis when surgery is not an option. This involves inserting a stent through an endoscope into the gallbladder.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on tonsillectomy using ultrasonic scalpel. This involves using high-energy waves to cut the tonsils out and stop the bleeding at the same time.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

28 June 2006