Pain relief after inguinal herniorrhaphy. Ineffectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic energy
Reed, M.W.; Bickerstaff, D.R.; Hayne, C.R.; Wyman, A.; Davies, J.
British Journal of Clinical Practice 41(6): 782-784
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947 PMID: 3328622 Document Number: 4413
A double-blind randomised controlled trial was performed to study the analgesic effect of pulsed electromagnetic energy on pain after elective inguinal herniorrhaphy. Using a portable machine, treatment was given for 15 minutes twice daily. Pain was assessed by linear analogue scales at 24 and 48 hours post-operatively. No significant analgesic effect could be detected and there was no difference in analgesic requirements in the treated and non-treated groups.
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