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Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.
Functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin (IPG278)
Evidence-based recommendations on functional electrical stimulation for drop foot of central neurological origin. This involves stimulating the peripheral nerves that supply the paralysed muscle using electrodes to restore muscular function.
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow (IPG313)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a shock or load absorber for mild to moderate symptomatic medial knee osteoarthritis.
NICE has a developed medtech innovation briefing on Mollii suit for spasticity .
Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for plantar fasciitis. This involves supplying the connective tissue with growth factors that promote the healing process.
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Radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain (IPG767)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency denervation for osteoarthritic knee pain. This involves applying heat (radiofrequency) energy to damage the nerves (denervation) that are causing pain in the knee.
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Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance therapy for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves placing a magnetic resonance device over the knee to stimulate cartilage to heal and relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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Arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee (IPG493)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee. This involves using a radiofrequency probe to heat and smooth any defects and rough edges in the cartilage.
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis (IPG311)
Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area, with the aim to stimulate healing of the fascia.
Arthroscopic trochleoplasty for patellar instability (IPG474)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic trochleoplasty for patellar instability. This involves reshaping the bony anatomy of the trochlea by deepening the groove or elevating the lateral wall.
Platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis (IPG637)
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.
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This guideline covers diagnosing and managing cystic fibrosis. It specifies how to monitor the condition and manage the symptoms to improve quality of life. There are also detailed recommendations on treating the most common infections in people with cystic fibrosis.
Genicular artery embolisation for pain from knee osteoarthritis (IPG708)
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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Evidence-based recommendations on sinus tarsi implant insertion for mobile flatfoot. This involves surgery to insert an implant just above the heel bone, with the aim of correcting the condition and improving symptoms.
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