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This guideline covers assessing all chronic pain (chronic primary pain, chronic secondary pain, or both) and managing chronic primary pain in people aged 16 years and over. Chronic primary pain is pain with no clear underlying cause, or pain (or its impact) that is out of proportion to any observable injury or disease.
Epiduroscopic lumbar discectomy through the sacral hiatus for sciatica (HTG425)
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.
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.
Evidence-based recommendations on iFuse for treating chronic sacroiliac joint pain.
Laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of severe obesity (HTG293)
Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic gastric plication for the treatment of morbid obesity. This involves folding the stomach in on itself and stitching it together to reduce its volume.
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Differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain (MIB305)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain .
Suspected neurological conditions: recognition and referral (NG127)
This guideline covers the initial assessment of symptoms and signs that might indicate a neurological condition. It helps non-specialist healthcare professionals to identify people who should be offered referral for specialist investigation.
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anticipated bed day savings. Capacity savings: £11,600 Guideline on low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management...
Percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine (HTG230)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.
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details of the technique used for treatment. Outcome measures should include pain relief and quality of life. Long-term follow-up data...
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery .
Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain (MIB238)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain .
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of opioids for the management of acute sciatica?
did not improve sciatica symptoms, and oral corticosteroids did not improve pain or function, but may have an impact on quality of life....
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of antidepressants for the management of sciatica?
did not improve sciatica symptoms, and oral corticosteroids did not improve pain or function, but may have an impact on quality of life....
What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of opioids for the management of acute sciatica?
applicable) Source guidance details Comes from guidance Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management Number