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Individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant insertion for osteoarthritis of the knee

 
Guidance issued
 
Number: IPG317

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued updated full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on individually magnetic resonance imaging-designed unicompartmental interpositional implant insertion for osteoarthritis of the knee.

Description

Osteoarthritis of the knee can cause pain, stiffness, swelling and difficulty in walking. In this procedure, an individually designed implant is inserted at the knee between the thigh and shin bones with the object of realigning the knee and preventing bone-on-bone rubbing. This aims to reduce pain and delay the progression of osteoarthritis and the need for further, more invasive surgery, such as knee replacement.

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Details

Arrangement:
Research Only
Topic area:
Musculoskeletal
Specialty:
Rheumatology
Trauma and orthopaedic surgery
Specialist advice has been sought from:
Date notified to NICE:
14 November 2007
Provisional consultation date:
Spring 2009
Guidance issue date:
23 September 2009

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Heather Stegenga
Contact Address:

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

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