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Non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain

Guidance issued Guidance issued
 
IP Guidance Number: IPG183
 
Summary:

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in Scotland and Wales on non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain
Description:
 Dynamic stabilsation of the lumber spine to treat chronic back pain can be done by implanting devices that favourably alter the movement and load baring of small motietn segment, leaving the segment mobile.
Arrangements:

Other (see guidance)
Topic Area:

Musculoskeletal
Specialty:

Trauma and orthopaedic surgery
Specialist advice has
been sought from:

British Association of Spinal Surgeons

Society of British Neurological Surgeons

British Orthopaedic Association
Date notified to NICE: 14 November 2004
Provisional Consultation Date: December 2005
Guidance Publication Date: 28 June 2006
Contact Details:
Technical Lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments) 		Steven Barnes
ip@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
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