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Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for calcific tendinopathy in the shoulder. This involves placing a device on the skin that delivers short pulses of sound into the shoulder. The aim is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

9 November 2022

Question Extracorporeal shockwave therapy: What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwave therapy...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

7 November 2022

This guideline covers the diagnosis, assessment and non-surgical management of osteoarthritis. It aims to improve management of osteoarthritis and the quality of life for people with osteoarthritis.

Result type

NICE guideline

Published

19 October 2022

This guideline covers managing acute and chronic pancreatitis in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve quality of life by ensuring that people have the right treatment and follow-up, and get timely information and support after diagnosis.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

16 December 2020

NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on StoneChecker for kidney stone evaluation .

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

1 February 2019

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

relative effectiveness of sertraline compared with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in people with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)...

Question NICE encourages further research into extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for refractory greater trochanteric pain...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

9 June 2015

NICE has developed a Medtech Innovation Briefing (MIB) on the SpyGlass direct visualisation system for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures during endoscopy of

Result type

Medtech innovation briefing

Published

12 February 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for plantar fasciitis. This involves supplying the connective tissue with growth factors that promote the healing process.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2013

Evidence-based recommendations on autologous blood injection for tendinopathy. This involves supplying the tendon with growth factors that start the healing process.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 January 2013

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 January 2011

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2009

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2009

This guidance has been updated and replaced by NICE interventional procedure guidance 571.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2009