Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) For the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hand

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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) For the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hand
Accessed May 24, 2007
Brosseau L, Yonge KA, Robinson V, et al.
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Abstract

Background
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, system disease. It commonly affects the small peripheral joints (such as fingers and wrist). The main goals of intervention for RA are preventing joint deformity, preserving joint function, and reducing inflammation and pain. Transelectrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a form of electrotherapy and is thought to produce analgesia according to the gate control theory.

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