经皮电刺激的分类争议与发展展望OA

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation(TES)technology has become a pivotal tool in pain management,neurological rehabilitation,and functional regulation,attributed to its non-invasiveness and tunability.However,a long-standing controversy persists regarding the classification boundary between its two major subtypes:transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation(TEAS)and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS).This ambiguous classification not only causes confusion in clinical practice,but also hinders the formulation of standardized treatment protocols,ultimately restricting the extensive clinical application and in-depth advancement of TES technology.This paper thoroughly explores the similarities and differences between TEAS and TENS in terms of theoretical foundations,technical parameters,mechanisms of action,and clinical applications,identifies the contradictions in the current classification system,and proposes an integrated framework.The aim is to provide evidence for the standardized and precise development of TES technology.