Shockingly simple: TENS device may cut opioid use after broken bone surgery
NCT ID NCT04209673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a TENS unit, a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the skin, can help manage pain after surgery for broken leg bones. 205 adults who had surgery for fractures of the thigh, shin, or ankle were followed for a year. Researchers measured how much opioid pain medicine they used and how they rated their pain and daily function.
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Carolinas Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States