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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty
February 2022
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Use after Total Knee Arthroplasty Improves Early Return to Function: A Randomized Trial.
J Knee Surg . 2022 Jan;35(1):104-111.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty-six patients undergoing unilateral TKA were randomized to receive postoperative neuromuscular stimulation (NMES) in addition to standard physiotherapy (n=44) or physiotherapy alone (n=22). Outcomes of interest were quadriceps strength, range of motion, function and patient reported outcomes. Patients who were compliant with the NMES demonstrated significantly greater quadriceps gains at 6 we...
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