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  1. Metatarsophalangeal joint replacement of the hallux (IPG140)

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

  2. Treatment of torus fractures:- What is the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of no treatment for torus fractures of the distal radius in children compared with soft splints, removable splints or bandages?

    Treatment of torus fractures:- What is the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of no treatment for torus...

  3. Osteoporosis: risk assessment, treatment, and fragility fracture prevention (update)

    In development Reference number: GID-NG10216 Expected publication date: TBC

  4. Rehabilitation after traumatic injury (NG211)

    This guideline covers complex rehabilitation needs after traumatic injury, including assessment and goal setting, rehabilitation plans and programmes, physical, psychological and cognitive rehabilitation, rehabilitation for specific injuries, coordination of rehabilitation in hospital, at discharge and in the community, and commissioning and organising rehabilitation services.

  5. Insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall (IPG361)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of metal rib reinforcements to stabilise a flail chest wall. This involves using metal (usually titanium) to stabilise the ‘flail’ segment of chest wall.

  6. Suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (IPG521)

    Evidence-based recommendations on suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. This involves threading a suture through a tunnel made in the bones (tibia and fibula) and tying the ends together to fix the joint.

  7. Hip fracture: falls risk assessment (IND15)

    This indicator covers the proportion of people aged 60 and over admitted to hospital with hip fracture, who receive a comprehensive falls assessment. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as CCG22

  8. Using GP practice lists to identify people at high risk:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of using GP practice lists to identify people at high risk of fracture, leading to formal risk assessment and possible treatment?

    effectiveness of using GP practice lists to identify people at high risk of fracture, leading to formal risk assessment and possible...

  9. Eating disorders: recognition and treatment (NG69)

    This guideline covers assessment, treatment, monitoring and inpatient care for children, young people and adults with eating disorders. It aims to improve the care people receive by detailing the most effective treatments for anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa.

  10. Femoral component design: In adults undergoing hemiarthroplasty for displaced intracapsular hip fracture (including in different subgroups), which femoral component design has the best long-term outcomes?

    design: In adults undergoing hemiarthroplasty for displaced intracapsular hip fracture (including in different subgroups), which femoral...

  11. In adults having primary elective shoulder replacement for pain and functional loss after a previous proximal humeral fracture (not acute trauma), what is the clinical and cost effectiveness of reverse total shoulder replacement compared with humeral hemiarthroplasty?

    replacement for pain and functional loss after a previous proximal humeral fracture (not acute trauma), what is the clinical and cost...

  12. Imaging of ankle fractures:- Is CT scanning in addition to initial plain film X-ray clinically effective and cost effective for planning surgical treatment of unstable/displaced ankle fractures compared with plain film X-ray alone?

    Recommendation ID NG38/1 Question Imaging of ankle fractures:- Is CT scanning in addition to initial plain film X-ray clinically...

  13. Radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases (IPG758)

    Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for palliation of painful spinal metastases. This involves inserting a needle-like probe containing an electrode into the spinal metastases. This produces an electrical current that aims to relieve pain and other symptoms.

  14. Early supported discharge in care home patients: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of early supported discharge on mortality, quality of life and functional status in people with hip fracture who are admitted from a care home?

    on mortality, quality of life and functional status in people with hip fracture who are admitted from a care home? Any explanatory...

  15. Menopause: identification and management (NG23)

    This guideline covers identifying and managing menopause, including in people with premature ovarian insufficiency. It aims to improve the consistency of support and information provided to people experiencing menopause.