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TENS does not improve pain and function at 1-year compared to standard of care for knee OA
November 2016
TENS does not improve pain and function at 1-year compared to standard of care for knee OA
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OE Level Evidence:2
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Do the Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain and Function Last?
J Knee Surg. 2016 Aug;29(6):497-501. doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1566735. Epub 2015 Nov 5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 patients with knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grades 2-4) were randomized to treatment with either a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) knee brace for 3 months or standard of care. Patients were followed up for a minimum of 1-year, evaluating pain, function, and health-related quality of life. Results demonstrated no significant differences between groups for these outcom...
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