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AAOS2017: TENS demonstrates analgesic potential following outpatient arthroscopic RCR
March 2017
AAOS2017: TENS demonstrates analgesic potential following outpatient arthroscopic RCR
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Postoperative Pain Relief after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective, Double-blinded Randomized-control Trial
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Synopsis
37 patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were randomized to either an active or sham transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device to be used for the first week postoperatively to determine its effect on postoperative pain. Patients were assessed for pain using a visual analog scale, and for the number of opioid analgesia pills taken (Percocet) over the first week aft...
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