EFFECT OF REPETITIVE PERIPHERAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION ON POSTOPERATIVE PAIN CONTROL IN FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Pain Management
• Neuromodulation

Background:

• Postoperative pain is a significant challenge after foot and ankle surgeries.
• Effective pain management strategies are crucial for patient recovery and satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (rPMS) in controlling postoperative pain.
• To assess the impact of rPMS on opioid consumption after foot and ankle procedures.

Main Methods:

• A randomized clinical trial involving 67 patients undergoing foot and ankle surgery.
• Patients were assigned to either a control group (placebo) or an experimental group (rPMS) for 5 days postoperatively.
• Pain scores (VAS, BPI, DN4) and functional outcomes (AOFAS) were assessed at multiple time points.

Main Results:

• The rPMS group showed statistically significant improvements in pain perception compared to the control group.
• Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation led to a reduction in postoperative opioid consumption.
• Forefoot surgeries were most common, with nociceptive pain being predominant.

Conclusions:

• Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation is an effective modality for managing postoperative pain after foot and ankle surgery.
• rPMS contributes to reduced opioid requirements in the postoperative period.
• This study provides Level I evidence supporting rPMS for enhanced pain control.