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Can Tens Unit Be Used On The Back Of Spinal Fusion?

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Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015
Question: can I use tens unit on the back of my neck where I have had a fusion of C5-6? I have plate and screwas, 3 years ago.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes you can use tens unit

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
Yes you can use tens unit for pain around the site of previous surgery.
plate and screw inside will not have any problem.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Can Tens Unit Be Used On The Back Of Spinal Fusion?

Brief Answer: yes you can use tens unit Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. Yes you can use tens unit for pain around the site of previous surgery. plate and screw inside will not have any problem. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.