Non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland 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.
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Details
British Association of Spinal Surgeons
Society of British Neurological Surgeons
British Orthopaedic Association
Contact details:
(for general enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
ip@nice.nhs.uk
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
