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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Using Quality Standards on Stroke in Quality Accounts

    appropriate therapies (quarter 3 data shows that 91% patients are receiving physiotherapy, 90% occupational health and 76% speech and...

  4. Sinus tarsi implant insertion for mobile flatfoot (IPG305)

    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.

  5. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome (IPG376)

    Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

  6. Ivacaftor–tezacaftor–elexacaftor, tezacaftor–ivacaftor and lumacaftor–ivacaftor for treating cystic fibrosis (TA988)

    Evidence-based recommendations on ivacaftor–tezacaftor–elexacaftor (Kaftrio) plus ivacaftor (Kalydeco), tezacaftor–ivacaftor (Symkevi) plus ivacaftor, and lumacaftor–ivacaftor (Orkambi) for treating cystic fibrosis.

  7. Mosaicplasty for symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee (IPG607)

    Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.

  8. Lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis (IPG705)

    Evidence-based recommendations on lateral elbow resurfacing for arthritis. This involves inserting an implant into the 2 bones that form the joint at the outer part of the elbow, under general anaesthetic.

  9. Individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant insertion for osteoarthritis of the knee (IPG317)

    Evidence-based recommendations on individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant insertion for osteoarthritis of the knee. This involves inserting an individually designed implant at the knee between the thigh and shin bones to realign the knee and prevent bone-on-bone rubbing.

  10. Arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis (IPG230)

    Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic knee washout, with or without debridement, for the treatment of osteoarthritis. This involves flushing the joint with fluid, which is introduced through small incisions in the knee.

  11. Synthetic cartilage implant insertion for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus) (IPG727)

    Evidence-based recommendations on synthetic cartilage implant insertion for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus). This involves replacing damaged cartilage with an artificial (synthetic) implant.

  12. Mexiletine for treating the symptoms of myotonia in non-dystrophic myotonic disorders (TA748)

    Evidence-based recommendations on mexiletine (Namuscla) for treating the symptoms of myotonia in adults with non-dystrophic myotonic disorders.

  13. Thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia (IPG243)

    Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic aortopexy for severe primary tracheomalacia. This involves attaching the aorta to the sternum with sutures, using special instruments through small cuts in the chest (keyhole surgery).

  14. Prostate cancer (QS91)

    This quality standard covers managing prostate cancer in people referred to secondary care or having follow-up for prostate cancer in primary care. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

  15. Adopting Peristeen and other transanal irrigation systems for people with functional bowel disorders

    are triaged by a consultant to check the problem is functional. The physiotherapy team who lead the clinic can send patients for...