Scrambler Therapy in Acute and Chronic Pain: A Review

Abstract

Scrambler therapy utilizes a device and technique that delivers a non-invasive electro-analgesic treatment regimen to patients in pain, both acute and chronic. It has been used in many patients suffering from neuropathic pain and other causes of pain that have been resistant to other treatment modalities, including oral analgesics, opioids, and nerve blocks. It operates using a specific protocol that requires training and experience but can be quite effective and lead to prolonged pain relief when administered appropriately. This chapter will review the relevant theory and mechanism of scrambler therapy and discuss the studies that have been conducted to evaluate its efficacy in a variety of pain disorders.