Individual research recommendation details

Recommendation ID

IPG597/1

Question

NICE encourages further research into processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities. This should include information on the type of nerve repaired, the anatomical site, the size of the defect, patient reported outcome measures, functional outcomes, time to recovery and long-term outcomes (12 months to 18 months).

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities is adequate to support the use of this procedure for digital nerves provided that standard arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit.

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance

Processed nerve allografts to repair peripheral nerve discontinuities

Number

IPG597

Date issued

November 2017

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