Guidance

Evidence-based recommendations on focal resurfacing implants to treat articular cartilage damage in the knee in adults. This involves replacing the damaged area with an artificial implant.

Is this guidance up to date?

Next review: August 2025

Guidance development process

How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance

Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.

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)