Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Integrated into Pants for the Relief of Postoperative Pain in Hip Surgery Patients: A Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on pain and impression of change was assessed during a 2.5-hour intervention on the first postoperative days following hip surgery in a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled trial involving 30 patients.

Methods

Mixed-frequency TENS (2 Hz/80 Hz) was administered using specially designed pants integrating modular textile electrodes to facilitate stimulation both at rest and during activity. The treatment outcome was assessed by self-reported pain Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) scores at four time points. The ability to perform a 3-meter walk test and the use of analgesics were also evaluated. Group comparison and repeated-measure analysis were carri

SUBMITTER: Opolka Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323988 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature