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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.
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Supporting the health and care system in improving productivity
Recovering core services and improving productivity is an immediate priority for the NHS. To help, we’ve put all our relevant guidance and recommendations supporting this work in one place.
effectiveness of intra-articular corticosteroids for managing osteoarthritis-affected joints other than the knee? - What is...
anti-inflammatory drugs and topical capsaicin for osteoarthritis-affected joints other than the knee? Any explanatory...
biologic medicines, and the reduction in unnecessary knee arthroscopies for people with osteoarthritis. While developing...
Focal resurfacing implants to treat articular cartilage damage in the knee (IPG734)
Evidence-based recommendations on focal resurfacing implants to treat articular cartilage damage in the knee in adults. This involves replacing the damaged area with an artificial implant.
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Evidence-based recommendations on mini-incision surgery for total knee replacement. This involves using specially designed instruments to replace the knee using a smaller incision.
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Total hip replacement and resurfacing arthroplasty for end-stage arthritis of the hip (TA304)
Evidence-based recommendations on artificial hips and hip resurfacing for treating end-stage arthritis of the hip in adults.
Evidence-based recommendations on microstructural scaffold (patch) insertion without autologous cell implantation for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects in adults and young people. This involves stimulating growth of new cartilage in the knee.
The STAK tool for preventing and treating knee stiffness (MIB252)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the STAK tool for preventing and treating knee stiffness .
Arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee (IPG493)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic radiofrequency chondroplasty for discrete chondral defects of the knee. This involves using a radiofrequency probe to heat and smooth any defects and rough edges in the cartilage.
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.
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OASIS Group: improving quality of life in patients with lower limb Osteoarthritis
non-pharmacological interventions into our management of lower limb osteoarthritis was developed. The aim was to create a cost effective...
This medtech innovation briefing has been updated and replaced by NICE medical technologies guidance 76.
LARS for reconstructing damaged intra-articular cruciate knee ligaments (MIB30)
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on LARS for reconstructing damaged intra-articular cruciate knee ligaments