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).

Endorsing bodies

This interventional procedures guidance is endorsed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland as required by the Health and Social Care Act (2012).

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)