PENS for Superficial Neuropathic Pain Tested
by Zangani • 10 November 2011 • Pain News
A well-designed but small study of PENS (percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for superficial, chronic nerve-related pain found that the modality was effective in providing short-term relief. However, while this approach may be promising for certain manifestations of neuropathic pain, the many limitations of this trial and needs for further research should be taken into account. PENS is