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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 12 January 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 January 2016. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 January 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Prosthetics

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how the pilot programme for Direct Skeletal Fixation is proceeding, and when they expect that pilot to be completed.

Answer

Work is currently under way between the Ministry of Defence, NHS England and the UK Departments of Health to put in place a patient referral pathway to enable access for eligible military personnel and Veterans to the Direct Skeletal Fixation programme. This includes the definition of clinical criteria to access the programme as the procedure will not be appropriate for every individual. The programme is expected to begin in spring 2016 for two and a half years and the results will be published following completion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4932
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Armed forces Prosthetics Veterans
Link
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