Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Enhanced Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty .
Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Enhanced Recovery After Total Hip Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2022 01-Sep;():. 10.1177/21514593221129528Sixty patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery were randomized to either the neuromuscular electrical stimulation group (NMES; n=30) or the standard of care group (n=30). Outcomes that were assessed included postoperative pain, thigh and calf circumference, length of stay, drainage volume, and patient acceptance. Significantly better pain scores were reported on days 1 and 3 in the NMES group compared to the control. Calf circumference was also significantly lower in the NMES group on days 3 and 5. Patients in the NMES group stayed in the hospital for a shorter period than the control group.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
