# Adjunctive Use of Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim) for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation in a Skilled Nursing Facility Patient Following Right Glenoid Fracture and Humeral Head Dislocation

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how electrical stimulation therapy helped an elderly patient recover from a shoulder injury in a nursing facility.

## Contribution

The study highlights the novel use of e-stim as an effective rehabilitation tool for pain and mobility in subacute orthopedic care.

## Key findings

- E-stim therapy effectively managed pain and improved mobility in the patient.
- The patient achieved pain milestones and made steady progress toward therapy goals.
- E-stim is shown to be a valuable adjunct in rehabilitation for older SNF patients.

## Abstract

We describe the treatment approach of an 87-year-old woman who developed a right glenoid fracture with right humeral head dislocation during hospitalization before transferring to a skilled nursing facility (SNF). The focus lies on how electrical stimulation (e-stim) therapy serves as an essential component of rehabilitation protocols. E-stim proved effective for pain management and enhanced mobility while leading to better functional outcomes. The patient received therapy without complications and reached pain management milestones and showed steady advancement toward therapy targets. E-stim therapy demonstrates its value as a supportive treatment in the rehabilitation process of subacute orthopedic care, especially for older patients living in SNF settings.