What plans NHS Scotland has to offer superior cluneal nerve (SCN) hydro-dissection and pulsed radio frequency treatment for carpal tunnel s…

There are no plans to direct NHS Boards to make available superior cluneal nerve hydro-dissection and pulsed radio frequency treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve entrapment and other peripheral nerve or fascial impingements.It is the Scottish Government’s role to set the wider policy framework within which NHS Scotland has operational responsibility. NHS Scotland is responsible for the planning and delivery of the services within their local area, including decisions on treatments offered, based on local patient need. Decisions on local services, including referral arrangements, care pathways and access to specialist input, are for Boards to take based on clinical and patient need, workforce capacity and available resources.