Unilateral sacroiliitis as an unusual complication of acupuncture.
Septic sacroiliitis is an uncommon disease and is rarely reported as a complication of acupuncture. We present a case of unilateral septic sarcoiliitis, which developed as a complication of acupuncture because of failure to sterilise the skin properly before treatment. Bone scan and computed tomography were positive for sacroiliitis. After a course of antibiotics with oxacillin for 6 weeks, the condition was completely improved. This case report stresses the importance of sterilisation procedures before acupuncture therapy.
Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical College Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, Republic of China.
S M
SM
Lau
C T
CT
Chou
C M
CM
Huang
D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint; D013242:Sterilization; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents