Cutaneous Electroanalgesia for Relief of Chronic and Neuropathic Pain
Thomas J. Smith, Eric J. Wang, Charles L. Loprinzi
Abstract
The authors discuss two forms of cutaneous electroanalgesia for pain relief — transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and scrambler therapy — addressing technology, safety, and results from randomized trials.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineNeuropathic painPain reliefTranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulationChronic painRandomized controlled trialStimulationAnesthesiaPhysical therapySurgeryAlternative medicineInternal medicinePathologyPain Mechanisms and TreatmentsBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological DisordersPain Management and Placebo Effect