Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS)
Vagus nerve neurostimulation
Neurostimulation of the vagus nerve. Principle The vagus or vagus nerve: Controls the vocal cords, allows swallowing, keeps the larynx open for breathing. Slows heart rate. Starts and controls digestion, Modifies inflammatory reactions, Influence of
TENS and phantom limb pain
After amputation two types of pain called “phantom limb pain” are possible: Stump pain which is scarring neuropathy. Central phantom limb pain that is related to the amputation and a painful afterimage of the limb
Treatment of neuropathic pain MEDECIN
The treatment of neuropathic pain is sometimes difficult and is generally based on the combination of several medicinal and/or non-medicinal methods. Seeking the best relief with the fewest possible side effects is the rule. Of
TENS and postherpetic pain. Examples
In post zoster intercostal pain it is preferable to use the two channels of the device with 4 electrodes. The 4 electrodes are placed from the emergence of the affected nerve root towards the distality
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Principle of operation of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation is a drug-free analgesic technique that uses the properties of an electric current transmitted through electrodes placed on the skin. Its operation is