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This guideline covers assessing and managing non-complex fractures that can be treated in the emergency department or orthopaedic clinic. It aims to improve practice so that people with fractures receive the care that they need without unnecessary tests and treatments.
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.
Peripheral arterial disease: diagnosis and management (CG147)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in people aged 18 and over. Rapid changes in diagnostic methods, endovascular treatments and vascular services associated with new specialties in surgery and interventional radiology have resulted in considerable uncertainty and variation in practice. This guideline aims to resolve that uncertainty and variation.
Evidence-based recommendations on automated ankle brachial pressure index measurement devices to detect peripheral arterial disease in people with leg ulcers.
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.
NG38/4 Question Post-operative weight-bearing in people with ankle fractures:- What is the most clinically effective and cost-effective...
This guideline covers assessing and managing pelvic fractures, open fractures and severe ankle fractures (known as pilon fractures and intra-articular distal tibia fractures) in pre-hospital settings (including ambulance services), emergency departments and major trauma centres. It aims to reduce deaths and long-term health problems by improving the quality of emergency and urgent care.
Recommendation ID NG38/1 Question Imaging of ankle fractures:- Is CT scanning in addition to initial plain film X-ray clinically...
This quality standard covers diagnosing and managing lower limb peripheral arterial disease in adults (aged 18 and over). It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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- Quality statement 1: Identification and assessment of peripheral arterial disease
- Quality statement 2: Comorbidity assessment
- Quality statement 3: Supervised exercise programmes
- Quality statement 4: Imaging
- Quality statement 5: Angioplasty for intermittent claudication
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This guideline covers assessing and reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE or blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in people aged 16 and over in hospital. It aims to help healthcare professionals identify people most at risk and describes interventions that can be used to reduce the risk of VTE.
This guideline covers managing spasticity and co-existing motor disorders and their early musculoskeletal complications in children and young people (from birth up to their 19th birthday) with non-progressive brain disorders. It aims to reduce variation in practice and help healthcare professionals to select and use appropriate treatments.
Galaxy UNYCO for temporary stabilisation of lower limb fractures (MIB166)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Galaxy UNYCO for temporary stabilisation of lower limb fractures .
Compression products for treating venous leg ulcers: late-stage assessment (HTG758)
Late-stage assessment (LSA) guidance on compression products for treating venous leg ulcers.
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IPG538/1 Question Further research into joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis should include comparative studies against the...
This guideline covers preventing and managing foot problems in children, young people and adults with diabetes. It aims to reduce variation in practice, including antibiotic prescribing for diabetic foot infections.