Foreign body in the median nerve: a complication of acupuncture.
Fracture of an acupuncture needle resulted in a foreign body within the carpal tunnel of a patient who then developed median neuropathy. The needle fragment was recovered from within the median nerve during carpal tunnel release, with rapid post-operative relief of symptoms. Development of peripheral neuropathy is a potential complication of acupuncture.
Southworth
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Medical College of Ohio.
Hartwig
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RH
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D009339:Needles