Recommendation ID
NG226/13
Question

Imaging for management of osteoarthritis:
- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of imaging for informing non-surgical management (for example, exercise or weight loss) in primary care for people with osteoarthritis?

- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of imaging for use at different parts of the care pathway (for example, primary care, intermediate care or secondary care) before surgery for people with osteoarthritis?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendations for research see the rationale section on imaging for management of osteoarthritis.

Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review M: clinical and cost effectiveness of imaging during the management of osteoarthritis.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management
Number
NG226
Date issued
October 2022

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 31/10/2022