TEAS Mechanisms

How it works

Comparisons

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• TEAS differs from conventional transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation by stimulating predefined acupuncture points instead of symptomatic areas. — Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on early mobilisation in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
• Evidence specific to UBE remains limited. — Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on early mobilisation in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
• The protocol proposes that TEAS modulates peripheral and central pathways involved in pain and recovery. — Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on early mobilisation in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
• Prior studies cited by the protocol report perioperative TEAS reductions in postoperative pain and PONV in several surgical fields. — Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on early mobilisation in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
• TEAS may regulate autonomic balance by increasing parasympathetic activity and suppressing excessive sympathetic responses. — Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on early mobilisation in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
• PC6 and SP6 stimulation may activate endogenous opioid and descending inhibitory pathways that release beta-endorphins and enkephalins. — Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on early mobilisation in patients undergoing unilateral biportal endoscopic discectomy: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial