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The following treatments are not routinely funded by NHS North Somerset.

Policy Apply Access
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Issued: May 2011
Approved: April 2011
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or five years from issue.		 Application Form PA
Bunions/Lesser Toe Deformity
Issued: March 2010
Approved: March 2010
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or five years from issue.		 Application Form PA
Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Issued: March 2010
Approved: March 2010
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or five years from issue.		 Application Form PA
Chiropraxis / Chiropractic Therapy
Issued: April 2011
Approved: May 2011
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or five years from issue.		 Application Form PA
Dupuytrens Contracture
Issued: March 2010
Approved: March 2010
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or five years from issue.		 Application Form PA
Ganglions
Issued: September 2008
Approved: September 2008
Review: September 2013		 Application Form PA
Knee Arthroscopy
Issued: March 2010
Approved: March 2010
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or one year from issue.		 Application Form PA
Lumbar Spinal Surgery
Issued: March 2010
Approved: March 2010
Review: Earliest of either SHA guidance, NICE publication or five years from issue.		 Application Form PA