Effect of high- and low- frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on angiogenesis and wound contraction in acute excisional wounds in rat skin

• Main Authors: Aline Fernanda Perez Machado (Author), Fabio Leite Silva (Author), Marco Aurélio Invaldi Neves (Author), Fábio Luis Nonato (Author), Pascale Mutti Tacani (Author), Richard Eloin Liebano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Editora Champagnat.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can alter the local temperature, increase skin blood flow and induce the release of vasodilator neuropeptides and growth factors. These changes may be related to the effects of TENS on the tissue repair process. Objective: To...