3 Further information

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NICE has also issued guidance on percutaneous intradiscal laser ablation in the lumbar spine, prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement in the lumbar spine, percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica and percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain.

Sources of evidence

The evidence considered by the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee is described in the overview.

Information for patients

NICE has produced information for the public on this procedure. It explains the nature of the procedure and the guidance issued by NICE, and has been written with patient consent in mind.

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