Effect of TENS for Pain and Function After Total Knee Replacement
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 30 - 100 |
| Updated: | 12/2/2017 |
| Start Date: | May 2008 |
| End Date: | May 2012 |
Effect of TENS on Hyperalgesia, Pain With Movement, and Function After TKR
Our primary hypothesis is that TENS decreases pain with movement by reducing hyperalgesia.
Minimizing the severe pain experienced during required activities in the immediate
postoperative period will promote functional recovery and prevent the development of new
chronic pain syndromes.
Minimizing the severe pain experienced during required activities in the immediate
postoperative period will promote functional recovery and prevent the development of new
chronic pain syndromes.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Primary osteoarthritis of the knee
- Speak English
- Unilateral total knee replacement
Exclusion Criteria:
- No ambulation, assisted or otherwise
- Use of TENS by subject in past 5 yrs
- Current use of TENS by someone else in subject's household
- Stroke or other condition which seriously impairs sensation in legs or ability to
follow directions.
- Condition that precludes use of TENS (pacemaker, allergy to nickel, etc.)
- Chronic pain (other than in surgical knee) that is currently being treated or is
severe. (Do not exclude for fibromyalgia).
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