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This guideline covers assessing the risk of fragility fracture in people aged 18 and over with osteoporosis. It aims to provide guidance on the selection and use of risk assessment tools in the care of adults at risk of fragility fractures in all NHS settings.

Result type

Clinical guideline

Last updated

7 February 2017

cost effective route of administration for NSAIDs in the management of acute pain thought to be due to renal or ureteric stones? Any...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

7 March 2019

of distal iliotibial band lengthening for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. Further research should include details of patient...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

15 March 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on therapeutic endoscopic division of epidural adhesions. This involves separating epidural adhesions from the nerves or spinal cord through a small cut near the lower spine (keyhole surgery).

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 February 2010

This indicator covers the proportion of people with hip fracture, who receive surgery on the day of, or the day after, admission. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG21

Result type

Network / system level indicators

Last updated

7 January 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira) for treating active moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa in adults whose disease has not responded to conventional systemic therapy.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

22 June 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on deep brain stimulation for intractable trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias. This involves delivering electrical impulses to a precise area of the brain using an electrode to mask the pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 March 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica in adults. This involves removing the part of the spinal disc pressing against the spinal nerve, to relieve pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel), infliximab (Remicade, Remsima, Inflectra), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), golimumab (Simponi), tocilizumab (RoActemra) and abatacept (Orencia). These drugs are for adults with severe rheumatoid arthritis who have tried conventional DMARDs only but they have not worked.

Result type

Technology appraisal guidance

Published

26 January 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritis in adults. This involves using a metal implant to create an artificial wrist joint, to relieve pain and maintain movement.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 October 2019

Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears. This involves inserting a balloon-shaped device between the top of the shoulder blade and the upper arm bone to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

15 November 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive percutaneous surgical techniques with internal fixation for correcting hallux valgus. This involves cutting into the big toe to remove the bunion and securing the bones at the front of the foot.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 June 2024

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

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for treating Achilles tendinopathy in adults. This involves passing shockwaves through the skin to the affected area.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 December 2016