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Does TENS expedite pain resolution following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?
January 2018
Does TENS expedite pain resolution following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair?
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for postoperative pain relief after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a prospective double-blinded randomized trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017 Sep;26(9):1508-1513Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
68 patients who had undergone arthroscopic repair of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear were randomized to either active or placebo transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. (TENS). Patients were to self-administer the allocated treatment 4 times per day for the first 7 days after surgery. Outcome measures included pain scores, percocet consumption, compliance, and device-related complications....
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