Orthopaedics: for healthcare professionals

Commissioning policies

Bunion surgery Commissioning Policy

Carpal tunnel syndrome Commissioning Policy

Dupuytren’s contracture Commissioning Policy

Exogen Therapy Commissioning Policy

Ganglion excision Commissioning Policy

Hip arthroscopy Commissioning Policy

Hip Replacement Commissioning Policy

Knee arthroscopy Commissioning Policy

Knee Replacement Commissioning Policy

Sub acromial Decompression of Shoulder Commissioning Policy

Therapeutic and diagnostic injections for the treatment of spinal pain

Trigger finger release Commissioning Policy

Additional referral information

See also

A Practical Resource Pack to Support Primary Care Practitioners in the Management of Overweight or Obese Patients

Knee pain/injury: key points and information to assist practitioners

Low back pain and sciatica: key points and information to assist practitioners

Resources for shoulder pain

Patient information

Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities - disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. These elements make up the musculoskeletal system.

See also

Arthroscopy: NHS information

Carpal tunnel syndrome: NHS information

Dupuytren's contracture: NHS information

Ganglion cyst: NHS information

Hip replacement: NHS information

Knee replacement: NHS information

Pain in the ball of the foot: NHS information

Trigger finger: NHS information