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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 results for spacer devices

  1. SpaceOAR hydrogel spacer for reducing rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer (Suspended – referred to technology appraisals)

    In development Reference number: GID-MT526 Expected publication date: TBC

    Medical technologies guidance
    In development

  2. PROPEL sinus implants for maintaining sinus patency after surgery (MIB253)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on PROPEL sinus implants for maintaining sinus patency after surgery .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    9 February 2021

  3. Biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears (IPG775)

    Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tears. This involves inserting a balloon-shaped device between the top of the shoulder blade and the upper arm bone to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    15 November 2023
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    Sections for IPG775

  4. Biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer (IPG752)

    Evidence-based recommendations on biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer. This involves pushing the rectum slightly away from the prostate by inserting a balloon or injecting a gel (spacer) between them.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    7 February 2023
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    Sections for IPG752

  5. Asthma: diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management (BTS, NICE, SIGN) (NG245)

    This guideline covers diagnosing, monitoring and managing asthma in adults, young people and children. It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, help people to control their asthma and reduce the risk of asthma attacks. It does not cover managing severe asthma or acute asthma attacks.

    NICE guideline
    Published
    27 November 2024
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    Sections for NG245

  6. Evidence on the safety and efficacy of biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for prostate cancer is limited in quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research. Find out what special arrangements mean on the NICE interventional procedures guidance page.

    Question Evidence on the safety and efficacy of biodegradable spacer insertion to reduce rectal toxicity during radiotherapy for...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    9 March 2023

  7. Smartinhaler for asthma (MIB90)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Smartinhaler for asthma .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    11 January 2017

  8. Interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication (IPG365)

    Evidence-based recommendations on interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication. This involves implanting a device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    24 November 2010
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    Sections for IPG365

  9. Minimally invasive percutaneous surgical techniques with internal fixation for correcting hallux valgus (IPG789)

    Evidence-based recommendations on minimally invasive percutaneous surgical techniques with internal fixation for correcting hallux valgus. This involves cutting into the big toe to remove the bunion and securing the bones at the front of the foot.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    20 June 2024
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    Sections for IPG789

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