Physical Properties Of Acupuncture Needles: Do Disposable Acupuncture Needles Break With Normal Use

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Although literature suggests acupuncture is a safe therapeutic intervention, and failure of disposable acupuncture needles is considered rare, recent case reports indicated that re-use or over-use of these needles could lead to needle failure and increased health risk. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to test the potential for breakage of three brands of disposable acupuncture needles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1036925

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  • James K. Vick

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  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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  • Medicine

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