Effects of TENS Therapy Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Postoperative Pain and Function Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Pilot Study

Following standard of care procedures for arthroscopy knee surgery it is anticipated that Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) will provide improved pain relief and improve functional outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18-60
• BMI<50
• No significant joint malalignment
• No significant ligamentous instability
• No significant radiographic joint space narrowing
• No prior significant knee surgery
• Unilateral knee surgery
• Not workman's compensation
• Planned knee arthroscopy for meniscectomy, chondroplasty or synovectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age <18 or >60
• BMI > 50
• Significant joint malalignment
• Significant ligamentous instability
• Significant radiographic joint space narrowing
• Prior significant knee surgery
• Bilateral knee surgery planned
• Worker's Compensation
• No planned knee arthroscopy for menisectomy, chondroplasty or synovectomy