Effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on acute postoperative breast augmentation pain: study protocol.

What is this article about?This study investigates the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in reducing pain after breast augmentation surgery. Breast augmentation is a procedure that can cause postoperative pain. Analgesics are typically used to alleviate this pain, but they can have side effects and delay recovery. TENS is a non-drug alternative that can relieve pain by stimulating nerve fibers. However, it is still unknown whether TENS is effective for this type of surgery.What do the results of the study mean?If TENS reduces pain, it could be a non-drug alternative for pain management, offering a faster recovery and better experience for patients, as well as reducing the costs associated with analgesic use. This could help develop new strategies for postoperative pain management.