Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device in Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee

In conclusion, the use of TENS for 3 months has shown encouraging results to improve pain, function, and QOL in patients with painful osteoarthritic knees, and could positively contribute as an adjunct to current nonoperative treatment of knee arthritis. However, given our small sample size, larger randomized studies are needed to further evaluate these outcomes.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - August 27, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cherian, Jeffrey J.Kapadia, Bhaveen H.Bhave, AnilMcElroy, Mark J.Cherian, ChristopherHarwin, Steven F.Mont, Michael A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research