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Showing 1 to 15 of 218 results for lower back pain

  1. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management (NG59)

    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.

    NICE guideline
    Last updated
    11 December 2020
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  2. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s (QS155)

    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.

    Quality standard
    Published
    27 July 2017
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  3. Low back pain

    All NICE products on low back pain. Includes any guidance, advice and quality standards.

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  4. Percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain (HTG399)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. This involves relieving low back pain by delivering heat energy to the damaged disc.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    27 January 2016
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  5. Peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain (HTG309)

    Evidence-based recommendations on peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    27 March 2013
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  6. Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain (HTG641)

    Evidence-based recommendations on neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain in adults. This involves implanting a pulse generator under the skin of the upper buttock or lower back, which the person can use to manage their pain.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    22 September 2022
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  7. Differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain (MIB305)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on differential target multiplexed spinal cord stimulation for chronic lower back and leg pain .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    30 August 2022

  8. Percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica (HTG398)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica. This involves delivering heat energy to the damaged disc annulus.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    27 January 2016
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  9. Spondyloarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management (NG65)

    This guideline covers diagnosing and managing spondyloarthritis that is suspected or confirmed in adults who are 16 years or older. It aims to raise awareness of the features of spondyloarthritis and provide clear advice on what action to take when people with signs and symptoms first present in healthcare settings. It also provides advice on the range of treatments available.

    NICE guideline
    Last updated
    2 June 2017
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  10. Radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve for chronic low back pain

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    Interventional procedures guidance
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  11. Percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica

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    Interventional procedures guidance
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  12. Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain

    Awaiting development Reference number: GID-HTG10168 Expected publication date: TBC

    HealthTech guidance
    Awaiting development

  13. Lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain (HTG431)

    Evidence-based recommendations on lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain in adults. This involves removing the damaged disc and fixing parts of the spine together, to relieve pain.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    22 February 2017
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  14. Digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain: early value assessment (HTG712)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain in people 16 years and over.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    5 March 2024
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  15. Non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain (HTG239)

    Evidence-based recommendations on non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain. This involves joining the problem bones together using a non-rigid implant between 2 or more vertebrae.

    HealthTech guidance
    Published
    24 November 2010
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