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Electroanalgesia

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Electroanalgesia Definition

Application of electrical stimulation to the spinal cord, deep brain, peripheral nerves, and Chinese acupoints in an effort to relieve pain. It is often used in place of or to augment the effectiveness of analgesics. There are many different types of electroanalgesia with varying levels of effectiveness and invasiveness. (White, Li, and Chiu)

Electroanalgesia Synonyms

Electroanalgesia, Neuroaugmentation Techniques

Terms in Electroanalgesia category

Deep Brain Stimulation
H-Wave Therapy
Inferential Current Treatment
Percutaneous Neuromodulation Therapy
Peripheral Electronic Nerve Stimulation
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Piezo-Electric Current Therapy
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Transcutaneous Acupoint Electrical Stimulation
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation



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