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This quality standard covers the assessment and management of non-specific low back pain and sciatica in young people and adults aged 16 years and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Result type

Quality standard

Published

27 July 2017

This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over. It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people’s quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of care for low back pain and sciatica.

Result type

NICE guideline

Last updated

11 December 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome in adults. This involves the stripping away of nerves from the kidney using keyhole surgery to relieve pain.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 October 2021

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.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on selective peripheral denervation for cervical dystonia. This involves cutting the nerves to the muscles of the neck through a large skin incision.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 August 2004

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. This involves inserting a device through the skin (percutaneous) into an artery in the thigh and then into the renal arteries (transluminal). It sends radio or sound waves to destroy the nerves in the renal arteries (sympathetic denervation). The aim is to lower blood pressure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 March 2023

Evidence-based recommendations on nerve graft for corneal denervation. This involves attaching a healthy nerve to the damaged cornea to improve healing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 June 2022

Question Radiofrequency denervation:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation for...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

13 February 2017

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Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Status

Topic selection

In development [GID-IPG10299] Expected publication date: 05 February 2025

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Status

In development

IPG754/01 Question Percutaneous transluminal renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension should only be used with special...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

27 April 2023

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Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Status

Topic selection

Question Evidence on the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic renal denervation for loin pain haematuria syndrome is inadequate in...

Result type

Research recommendation

Published

5 November 2021

Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain in adults. This involves fixing the sacrum to the ilium using 2 or 3 metal implants.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

5 April 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on cyanoacrylate instillation for occlusion of parotid sinuses. This involves injecting a solution of lipiodiol and cyanoacrylate via the sinus into the parotid gland, sealing the sinus.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 February 2004