09 June 2021: Clinical Research
Prospective, Single-Center Comparison of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Plus Electroacupuncture and Standard Analgesia in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Effect on Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery
Xuejing Li 1ABCEF , Wei Yu 1BCEF , Hongbo Li 2BCEF , Baoyue Wang 3BEF , Jiang Xu 1ACEFG*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.930363
Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e930363
Table 2 VAS scores in the 2 groups at different time points after TKA.
| Scores | Experimental group (n=40) | Control group (n=40) | t | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAS at rest | ||||
| Day 1 | 5.37±1.31 | 5.48±1.41 | 0.362 | 0.719 |
| Day 3 | 3.58±1.15 | 4.32±1.18 | 2.840 | 0.006 |
| Day 7 | 2.07±1.10 | 2.59±1.22 | 2.002 | 0.049 |
| Week 3 | 1.31±0.51 | 2.09±0.77 | 5.341 | |
| Week 6 | 0.90±0.24 | 1.40±0.30 | 8.231 | |
| VAS during motion | ||||
| Day 1 | 5.98±1.51 | 6.08±1.42 | 0.305 | 0.761 |
| Day 3 | 4.38±1.35 | 5.08±1.38 | 2.293 | 0.025 |
| Day 7 | 2.79±0.88 | 3.35±1.23 | 2.342 | 0.022 |
| Week 3 | 1.98±0.79 | 2.50±0.80 | 2.306 | 0.024 |
| Week 6 | 1.77±0.40 | 2.25±0.62 | 4.115 | |
| Values are presented as means±standard deviations. VAS – visual analog scale; TKA – total knee arthroplasty. | ||||