Guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. This involves relieving low back pain by delivering heat energy to the damaged disc.
Guidance development process
How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance
Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.
This interventional procedure guidance replaces previous guidance on percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency thermocoagulation for lower back pain (IPG83).