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4. User Instructions
4.6.12.2 Placement for Pain
from a Triangular Fibrocartilage
Complex (TFCC) Wrist Sprain
Use the E-set:
For pain from a
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex
(TFCC) injury, for example a TFCC
wrist sprain, the small round Pain
Site Electrode is placed over the
pain site on the lateral side of the
wrist. The rectangular Dispersive
Electrode is placed in an opposing
position across the medial side of
the wrist as shown in the photo to
the right.
Make sure the small round Pain
Site Electrode and the rectangular
Dispersive Electrode do not
touch each other and that there
is at least 0.5 inches of spacing
between them.
The use of a cohesive self adhering wrap, elastic bandage or velcro strap is
recommended to hold both the round Pain Site Electrode and rectangular
Dispersive Electrode in place.
Body Position:
The arm should rest at the side of the body. The patient should
hold a ball or a rolled up towel to keep their fingers in a comfortable position
during the treatment.
Motion:
The patient should gently articulate their wrist (rotation as well as
extension and flexion) to shift the electrical field so that the sensation from the
electrical signals focuses on and encompasses the pain site in the wrist.