Perforation of the median nerve with an acupuncture needle guided by ultrasound.
In an experiment on one of the authors, we used ultrasound to visualise an acupuncture needle completely perforating the median nerve at the acupuncture point PC6. During this procedure only a slight sensation occurred, and no pain. We conclude that, in individual cases, the median nerve might be perforated without causing pain or neurological problems.
Kessler
Jens
J
Department of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Streitberger
Konrad
K
D015669:Acupuncture Points; D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D009339:Needles / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010146:Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D019413:Qi; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D014463:Ultrasonography