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Evidence-based recommendations on intramedullary distraction for upper limb lengthening in children, young people and adults. This involves surgically inserting a metal lengthening device in the shorter arm.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on liposuction for chronic lymphoedema in adults. This involves using suction to remove fluid and fat through punctures in the skin.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 April 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on personalised external aortic root support (PEARS) using mesh to prevent aortic root expansion and aortic dissection in people with Marfan syndrome. This involves opening the chest through the breastbone and wrapping a mesh around the outside of the aorta at the part closest to the heart.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

18 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on endoanchoring systems in endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. This involves using an anchoring device to hold a stent in place to prevent leaks in an aneurysm repair.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis in adults. This involves replacing a hip using smaller cuts than are used in standard surgery.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 May 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on synthetic cartilage implant insertion for first metatarsophalangeal joint osteoarthritis (hallux rigidus). This involves replacing damaged cartilage with an artificial (synthetic) implant.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

1 June 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on vertebral body tethering for idiopathic scoliosis in children and young people. This involves fixing a cord to screws that have been placed into the vertebral bodies (bone discs in the spine), and pulling it taut to restrict growth on the long side of the spine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

29 June 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter tricuspid valve annuloplasty for tricuspid regurgitation in adults. This involves putting a device on the heart valve to help it close.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transcatheter tricuspid valve leaflet repair for tricuspid regurgitation in adults. This involves putting a device on the heart valve to help it close.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on bioresorbable stent implantation to treat coronary artery disease in adults. This involves implanting a stent (small tube) into a narrowed artery to widen it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on aortic remodelling hybrid stent insertion for acute type A aortic dissection. This involves inserting a stent with material sewed on one end into part of the aorta.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

3 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on focal resurfacing implants to treat articular cartilage damage in the knee in adults. This involves replacing the damaged area with an artificial implant.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation for urinary incontinence in adults. This involves stimulating nerves and muscles in the pelvic floor to strengthen the muscles and reduce urine leaks.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on superficial venous arterialisation for chronic limb threatening ischaemia in adults. This involves joining an artery in the lower leg to a large vein to divert blood flow through the vein towards the foot, bypassing the blocked arteries.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2022

Evidence-based recommendations on prostatic urethral temporary implant insertion for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves positioning a temporary implant in the urethra to increase the flow of urine.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 September 2022