The Feldenkrais method is presumably preferred by social groups who generally strive to use non-drug and non-surgical interventions for preventing and treating diseases. Since chronic pain is more common in advanced age, older people are likely to be more interested in this method. This health technology...
Intra-articular injections are sometimes used to relieve pain for people with osteoarthritis. These include injections with corticosteroids, hyaluronan and stem cells. Corticosteroid injections are undertaken to deliver this high dose anti-inflammatory agent within the joint to reduce inflammation of the...
Knowing when to refer a person with osteoarthritis for consideration for a joint replacement is a challenge for healthcare professionals working in primary care. There are few contraindications to surgery now that it can be performed without a general anaesthetic. Joint replacement can have significant b...
This guideline covers assessing and managing osteoarthritis in adults. It covers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. It promotes effective treatment options to control joint pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis. In December 2020 we reviewed our guidance on opioids ...
This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over.
It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage
their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people's quality of
li...
This guideline covers managing neuropathic pain (nerve pain) with pharmacological treatments (drugs) in adults in non-specialist settings. It aims to improve quality of life for people with conditions such as neuralgia, shingles and diabetic neuropathy by reducing pain and promoting increased participati...
This guideline covers care for adults (aged 18 and over) having elective or emergency surgery, including dental surgery. It covers all phases of perioperative care, from the time people are booked for surgery until they are discharged afterward. The guideline includes recommendations on preparing for sur...
This guideline covers care before, during and after a planned knee, hip or shoulder replacement. It includes recommendations to ensure that people are given full information about their options for surgery, including anaesthesia. It offers advice for healthcare professionals on surgical procedures and en...
Las recomendaciones de la CPC para el Manejo de los pacientes con Gota se centran en novedosos aspectos terapéuticos como el empleo de combinaciones de medicamentos. También en el empleo de las técnicas de imagen como control de la respuesta al tratamiento o el manejo en situaciones clínicas especial...
Chronic pain in children is a significant public health problem globally and a leading
cause of morbidity in children, with a negative impact on their emotional, physical
and social development and function. The lives of families and caregivers are also
significantly impacted. Chronic pain, defined as pa...
