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Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.
Negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen (IPG467)
Evidence-based recommendations on negative pressure wound therapy for the open abdomen. This involves using a small pump to remove infected material, stop fluid escaping and help the wound heal.
Evidence-based recommendations on phrenic nerve transfer in brachial plexus injury. This involves finding the phrenic nerve, cutting it and joining it to the damaged nerve in the brachial plexus.
Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for ankle osteoarthritis in adults. This involves fixing a metal frame around the ankle and pulling the joint slightly apart using the frame to allow cartilage regrowth.
Radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton's) neuroma (IPG539)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic interdigital (Morton’s) neuroma. This involves using pulses of radiofrequency heat energy to damage the nerve, with the aim of reducing pain.
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Evidence-based recommendations on electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. This involves applying low-energy electrical impulses to the sphincter to strengthen the muscle so that less reflux happens.
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Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression (IPG542)
Evidence-based recommendations on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression. This involves placing an electromagnetic coil against the scalp, which creates electric currents in certain parts of the brain.
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Implantation of a duodenal–jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity (IPG471)
Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve for managing obesity. This involves attaching a sleeve to the upper part of the bowel to slow digestion.
Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale to prevent recurrent cerebral embolic events (IPG472)
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of the patent foramen ovale for the prevention of cerebral embolic stroke. This involves placing a small device into the heart to close the hole.
Uterine artery embolisation for treating adenomyosis (IPG473)
Evidence-based recommendations on uterine artery embolisation for treating adenomyosis. This involves injecting small particles to block the blood supply to the adenomyosis (thickening of the womb lining).
Arthroscopic trochleoplasty for patellar instability (IPG474)
Evidence-based recommendations on arthroscopic trochleoplasty for patellar instability. This involves reshaping the bony anatomy of the trochlea by deepening the groove or elevating the lateral wall.
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of prostatic urethral lift implants to treat lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves pulling back the parts of the prostate that are pressing on the urethra so that it's no longer blocked.
Radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring (IPG476)
Evidence-based recommendations on radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate for snoring. This involves using an electrode device to puncture and send radiofrequency energy into the soft palate to scar and tighten it.
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating and preventing migraine (IPG477)
Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial magnetic stimulation for treating and preventing migraine. This involves placing a handheld device on the scalp to deliver magnetic pulses to the head.
Electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma and primary squamous cell carcinoma (IPG478)
Evidence-based recommendations on electrochemotherapy for primary basal cell carcinoma and primary squamous cell carcinoma. This involves injecting a chemotherapy drug into the tumour and using electrical pulses to increase its effect.