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Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG226)
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.
This quality standard covers diagnosing, assessing and managing osteoarthritis in adults aged over 16. It includes treatment and support, and referral for joint surgery. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.
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Sections for QS87
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- Quality statement 1: Diagnosis
- Quality statement 2: Assessment at diagnosis
- Quality statement 3: Information and support
- Quality statement 4: Therapeutic exercise
- Quality statement 5: Weight loss
- Quality statement 6: Follow-up
- Quality statement 7: Core treatments before referral for consideration of joint surgery
Osteoarthritis refers to a condition where there is joint pain accompanied by functional limitation and reduced quality of life. It...
Evidence-based recommendations on AposHealth for knee osteoarthritis.
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Awaiting development [GID-MT610] Expected publication date: TBC
NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on FLEXISEQ for osteoarthritis
Total hip arthroplasty using the superpath approach for osteoarthritis
In development [GID-IPG10204] Expected publication date: TBC
The successful implementation of a therapeutic class for treatment of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis: care and management (CG177)
This quality standard covers care for adults before, during and after primary elective hip, knee or shoulder joint replacement. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. It does not cover joint replacement as treatment for primary or secondary cancer affecting the bones.
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Sections for QS206
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- Quality statement 1: Preoperative rehabilitation advice for hip and knee replacement
- Statement 2: Choice between partial and total knee replacement
- Statement 3: Tranexamic acid during hip and knee replacement
- Quality statement 4: Preventing implant selection errors
- Statement 5: Postoperative rehabilitation
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OASIS Group: improving quality of life in patients with lower limb Osteoarthritis
reviewing the 2014 publication of NICE clinical guidance 177 (CG177) for Osteoarthritis: care and management in adults, a way of...
This guideline covers care before, during and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It includes recommendations to ensure that people are given full information about their options for surgery, including anaesthesia. It offers advice for healthcare professionals on surgical procedures and ensuring safety during operations. It also offers guidance on providing support and rehabilitation before and after surgery.
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.
Platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis (IPG637)
Evidence-based recommendations on platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves taking plasma from a small amount of the person’s own blood and injecting it into the knee.
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integrated primary care for older adults consulting with joint pain and osteoarthritis (OA); implementing NICE guidelines...
Evidence-based recommendations on magnetic resonance therapy for knee osteoarthritis in adults. This involves placing a magnetic resonance device over the knee to stimulate cartilage to heal and relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis.
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