Tag: orthopaedics

LLR Policy for Hip Resurfacing

Policy for Hip Resurfacing Category Threshold Criteria In hip resurfacing, the femoral head is not removed, but is instead trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. The damaged bone and […]

LLR Policy for Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction ( TMD)

Category Threshold Criteria Temporo-mandibular joint disorder (TMD), or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporo-mandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull. […]

LLR Policy for Hip and Knee Replacement

Category Threshold Criteria Approximately 160,000 hip and knee replacement procedures are performed annually in England and Wales and there is a national trend towards increasing demand for these. Osteoarthritis is […]

LLR Policy for Hip Arthroscopy

Category Threshold Criteria Hip arthroscopy is a technique which allows for the inspection of the interior of the hip. The instrument used is a type of endoscope which is a […]

LLR Policy for Bunions (Hallux Valgus)

Category Threshold Criteria Hallux valgus, commonly kown as bunions, can cause varying degree of pain with limitation of function and mobility as an effect of pressure from shoes over the […]

LLR Policy for Low Intensity Ultrasound Bone Healing

The LLR  ICB do NOT ROUTINELY FUND this treatment. However the treatment will be funded in the following circumstances The INDIVIDUAL FUNDING REQUEST process, forms and guidance are available viaPRISM, […]

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 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 […]