[Above elbow amputation due to acupuncture treatment?].
Opinions of acupuncture experts should always be sought in any lawsuit or claim for compensation involving sequelae of acupuncture treatment. Overall,--in the hands of experienced acupuncturists--acupuncture is very safe but not without minor adverse events. However, serious adverse events are extremely rare, especially the risk of a serious vascular lesion. In contrast, inflammatory bowel disease is an independent and disease specific risk factor for thromboembolism, especially if the disease is highly active.
Karst
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Schmerzambulanz, Med. Hochschule Hannover.
Fink
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Molsberger
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D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D004550:Elbow / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*