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compared with surgical redo intervention for adults with failing biological prosthetic tricuspid valves or failing repaired native...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

16 December 2021

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the PROPATEN heparin-bonded vascular graft for peripheral arterial disease

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

13 October 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain. This involves joining the problem bones together using a non-rigid implant between 2 or more vertebrae.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium. This involves replacing a damaged aortic valve with a new valve made from chemically treated cow pericardium.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

14 February 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain in adults. This involves removing the damaged disc and fixing parts of the spine together, to relieve pain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 February 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 March 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint replacement for end-stage arthritis. This involves removing the diseased joints and replacing them with artificial ones.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 February 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion for low back pain in adults. This involves removing a damaged disc through a small cut at the base of the spine, and replacing it with an artificial implant.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

25 July 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. This involves replacing the damaged parts of the aorta with an artificial piece of blood vessel, performed through small cuts in the abdomen (keyhole surgery).

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 August 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on metatarsophalangeal joint replacement of the hallux. This involves removing the problem joint and replacing it with an artificial one.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

23 November 2005

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Spiral Flow peripheral vascular graft for treating peripheral arterial disease

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

21 July 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with glutaraldehyde-treated autologous pericardium for aortic valve disease in adults. This involves replacing the diseased part of the valve with some of the person’s own pericardium.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

9 August 2023

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 combined bony and soft tissue reconstruction for hip joint stabilisation in proximal focal femoral deficiency (PFFD). This involves accessing the bones of the hip and pelvis through a cut made on the thigh and correcting the deformity as much as possible.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

22 April 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic mobilisation of the greater omentum for breast reconstruction. This involves removing the fatty tissue using special instruments through small cuts in the abdomen.

Result type

HealthTech guidance

Published

27 February 2008