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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Enhanced Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty
November 2022
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Enhanced Recovery After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Enhanced Recovery After Total Hip Replacement Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2022 01-Sep;():. 10.1177/21514593221129528Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty 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 g...
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