Shock therapy: TENS device may cut opioid use after broken bone surgery
NCT ID NCT04209673
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can help manage pain after surgery for broken leg bones. 205 adults who had surgery for a lower extremity fracture used TENS as part of their pain care. Researchers tracked their opioid use and pain levels for 12 months to see if TENS reduced the need for strong painkillers.
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Carolinas Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28204, United States
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