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Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory tennis elbow. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area to stimulate healing.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on shoulder resurfacing arthroplasty. This involves reshaping the upper arm bone and placing an artificial shoulder joint onto it.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory plantar fasciitis. This involves using a machine to deliver sound waves to the painful area, with the aim to stimulate healing of the fascia.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2009

Evidence-based recommendations on high dose rate brachytherapy in combination with external-beam radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer. This involves using radiotherapy to treat the cancer from both outside of the body and from within the affected area.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 May 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on division of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) for breastfeeding. This involves cutting through the fold of skin using sharp, blunt-ended scissors so the baby can feed.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 December 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on image-guided percutaneous laser ablation for primary and secondary liver tumours. This involves heating up liver tissue to destroy tumours.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

16 May 2024

Evidence-based recommendations on intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery. This involves placing electrodes near the vocal cords to alert the surgeon when a surgical instrument comes close to either of the laryngeal nerves.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 March 2008

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cementoplasty for palliative treatment of bony malignancies. This involves injecting a special cement into the bone in order to stabilise it, reduce pain, or both.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 June 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal cancer. This involves using heat produced through electrodes placed into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 July 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on interspinous distraction procedures for lumbar spinal stenosis causing neurogenic claudication. This involves implanting a device into the space between two back bones to relieve pressure on the nerves and, therefore, pain in the legs.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 November 2010

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic insertion of peritoneal dialysis catheter. This involves inserting a tube through small cuts (keyhole surgery) in the abdomen to remove waste product from the blood.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 February 2007

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous cryotherapy for renal tumours. This involves inserting instruments that apply cold temperatures into the tumour to destroy the cancer cells.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2011

Evidence-based recommendations on extracorporeal shockwave therapy for treating Achilles tendinopathy in adults. This involves passing shockwaves through the skin to the affected area.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

21 December 2016

Evidence-based recommendations on endometrial cryotherapy for menorrhagia (heavy periods). This involves using cold temperatures to freeze and destroy the lining of the womb.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 March 2006

Evidence-based recommendations on interstitial laser therapy for fibroadenomas of the breast. This involves using high-energy light from a laser to destroy the lump.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

22 June 2005