Total wrist replacement - NICE Guidance

Total wrist replacement
Guidance issued
IP Guidance Number: IPG271
Register Interest
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 total wrist replacement.
Description:
Arthritis is a condition that causes swelling and damage to the cartilage and bone around the joints, including the wrist. It is painful and can reduce the function of the joint. Total wrist replacement aims to create an artificial wrist joint consisting of metal implants attached to the end of the arm and to the hand, separated by a spacer to allow movement of the hand.
Arrangements:
Specialist advice hasbeen sought from:
Rheumatoid Arthritis Surgical Society (RASS)
British Society for Surgery of the Hand
British Orthopaedic Association
British Society for Rheumatology
Date notified to NICE: 14 March 2005
Provisional Consultation Date: Summer 2008
Guidance Publication Date: 27 August 2008
Contact Details:
Project Manager(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doakip@nice.org.uk
Technical Lead(for procedure specific enquiries or comments) Steven Barnes
Contact Address:
Interventional Procedures ProgrammeNational Institute for Health and Clinical ExcellenceMidCity Place71 High HolbornLondonWC1V 6NA
Links:
IPG271 Wrist joint replacement: guidance
27 August 2008
IPG271 Wrist joint replacement: understanding NICE guidance
27 August 2008
IPG271 Wrist joint replacement: understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format)
27 August 2008
Total wrist replacement (interventional procedures consultation)
24 April 2008
Total wrist replacement (interventional procedures overview)
24 April 2008