About The Medical Condition Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation?
Electrical stimulation of nerves and/or muscles to relieve pain; it is used less frequently to produce anesthesia. The optimal placements of electrodes or "trigger points" may correspond with acupuncture analgesia points. TENS is sometimes referred to as acupuncture-like when using a low frequency stimulus.
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