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Showing 16 to 30 of 42 results for sciatica

  1. Percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain (IPG545)

    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.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 January 2016
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  2. Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for refractory neuropathic pain (IPG450)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for refractory neuropathic pain. This involves inserting electrode needles underneath the skin connected to a stimulator device.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 March 2013
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  3. NICE encourages further research into percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc  annulus. Further research should document details of patient selection, including the duration of their symptoms. It should report precise details of the technique used for treatment. Outcome measures should include pain relief and quality of life. Long-term follow-up data should include details of any subsequent procedures.

    electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica raises no major safety concerns. The evidence...

    Research recommendation
    Published
    15 March 2016

  4. Transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion for severe chronic low back pain (IPG620)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion for low back pain in adults. This involves removing a damaged disc through a small cut at the base of the spine, and replacing it with an artificial implant.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    25 July 2018
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  5. Digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain: early value assessment (HTE16)

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

    Health technology evaluation
    Published
    5 March 2024
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  6. Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain (NG193)

    This guideline covers assessing all chronic pain (chronic primary pain, chronic secondary pain, or both) and managing chronic primary pain in people aged 16 years and over. Chronic primary pain is pain with no clear underlying cause, or pain (or its impact) that is out of proportion to any observable injury or disease.

    NICE guideline
    Published
    7 April 2021
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  7. Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain (IPG739)

    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.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 September 2022
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  8. Percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine (IPG357)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine. This involves using a laser to destroy part of the disc, with the aim of shrinking it.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 September 2010
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  9. Pharmacological therapies:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of codeine with and without paracetamol for the acute management of low back pain?

    Source guidance details Comes from guidance Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management Number NG59 Date

    Research recommendation
    Published
    13 February 2017

  10. Pharmacological therapies:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of benzodiazepines for the acute management of low back pain?

    Source guidance details Comes from guidance Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management Number NG59 Date

    Research recommendation
    Published
    13 February 2017

  11. Radiofrequency denervation:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of radiofrequency denervation for chronic low back pain in the long term?

    Source guidance details Comes from guidance Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management Number NG59 Date

    Research recommendation
    Published
    13 February 2017

  12. Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain (MIB238)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator for managing chronic neuropathic or ischaemic pain .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    8 December 2020

  13. 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

  14. Accuro for guiding epidural or spinal anaesthesia (MIB245)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Accuro for guiding epidural or spinal anaesthesia .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    26 January 2021

  15. Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery (MIB108)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the Neo Pedicle Screw System for spinal fusion surgery .

    Medtech innovation briefing
    Published
    13 June 2017