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Transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain (HTG491)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain in adults. This involves delivering focused ultrasound to a small part of the brain (in the thalamus) responsible for transmitting pain signals to destroy it.
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Deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache) (HTG253)
Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for refractory chronic pain syndromes (excluding headache). This involves stimulating a precise area of the brain using an electrode to treat the chronic pain.
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Percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain (HTG652)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous image-guided cryoablation of peripheral neuroma for chronic pain. This involves using a needle-like probe to freeze and destroy small parts of nerves in neuromas to stop the pain signals.
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Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for refractory neuropathic pain (HTG308)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for refractory neuropathic pain. This involves inserting electrode needles underneath the skin connected to a stimulator device.
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Targeted muscle reinnervation for managing limb amputation pain (HTG750)
Evidence-based recommendations on targeted muscle reinnervation for managing limb amputation pain. This involves attaching nerves that were cut during limb amputation to other nerves in nearby muscles.
This quality standard covers the assessment and management of non-specific low back pain and sciatica in young people and adults aged 16 years and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statements
- Quality statement 1: Risk stratification
- Quality statement 2: Referrals for imaging
- Quality statement 3: Self-management
- Quality statement 4: Gabapentinoids, antiepileptics, antidepressants and paracetamol for low back pain without sciatica
- Quality statement 5: Opioids for chronic low back pain without sciatica
- Quality statement 6: Spinal injections
- Update information
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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Awaiting development Reference number: GID-TA10198 Expected publication date: TBC
Laparoscopic uterine nerve ablation (LUNA) for chronic pelvic pain (HTG150)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic uterine nerve ablation (LUNA) for chronic pelvic pain. This involves the destruction of a small segment of ligament that carries nerve fibres within the pelvis.
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome (HTG248)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.
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Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain (HTG436)
Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.
Distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome (HTG246)
Evidence-based recommendations on distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves lengthening the fibrous band that runs along the outside of the thigh from the hip to the knee (iliotibial band).
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Evidence-based recommendations on the Senza spinal cord stimulation system for delivering HF10 therapy to treat chronic neuropathic pain.
Sickle cell disease: managing acute painful episodes in hospital (CG143)
This guideline covers managing acute painful sickle cell episodes in children, young people and adults who present at hospital, from presentation until when they are discharged. It aims to reduce variation in how acute episodes are managed in hospital, focusing on effective, prompt and safe pain relief.