| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2736289 | Journal of Pain and Symptom Management | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In the cancer population, painful bony metastases are common, difficult to treat and significantly reduce quality of life. Common treatments include opioid analgesics, bisphosphonates, and radiotherapy; yet these have significant side effects and are not universally effective. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is inexpensive, relatively free from side effects, and widely available. We present a case study of successful TENS therapy in a patient with cancer bone pain and discuss the rationale for using TENS in this setting.
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Authors
Robert D. Searle, Michael I. Bennett, Mark I. Johnson, Sarah Callin, Helen Radford,