Author: Tracy Jesa

LLR Policy for Alopecia

Category Threshold Criteria Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. There are several types of hair loss with different symptoms and causes. Male and female pattern baldness This […]

Policy for  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Category Threshold Criteria Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness, and sometimes pain in the hand and fingers. These sensations usually develop gradually […]

LLR Policy for Alopecia

Threshold Criteria Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss. There are several types of hair loss with different symptoms and causes. Male and female pattern baldness This is […]

LLR Policy for Actinic Keratosis

Threshold Criteria Actinic keratosis (AK) is a common sun induced scaly or hyperkeratotic lesion which has the potential to become malignant. NICE estimates that over 23% of the UK population […]

LLR Policy for Trigger Finger    

Category Threshold Criteria Trigger finger is a condition that affects one or more of the hand’s tendons, making it difficult to bend the affected finger or thumb. If the tendon […]

LLR Policy for Ganglion- Hand or Wrist   

Category Threshold Criteria A ganglion is a benign, fluid-filled cyst that forms around joints or tendons. Ganglions can occur alongside any joint, but are most common around the wrist, hands […]

LLR Dupuytren’s Disease  

Category Threshold Criteria Dupuytren’s disease (Dupuytren’s contracture) is a condition that affects the hands and fingers. It can cause one or more fingers to bend into the palm of the […]

LLR Policy for Second and Third Specialist Opinion for the Same Condition   

Category Threshold Criteria LLR ICB  respect patient’s choice and in some circumstances it will be appropriate to seek another opinion on their condition. LLR ICB will fund a second opinion […]

LLR Abdominoplasty/ Apronectomy

Category Threshold Criteria A tummy tuck, or ‘abdominoplasty’, is cosmetic surgery to improve the shape of the tummy area (abdomen). It can involve removing fat and excess loose skin and […]

LLR Policy for Management of Abdominal Hernias in Adults

Category Threshold Criteria A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. This policy covers the management of […]