Am Surg. 1975 Jan; 41(1): 11-6.

Anatomical comparison between acupuncture and nerve block.

Matsumoto T, Lyu BS.

Division of Surgical Research, Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Although there are numerous acupuncture points, it is our purpose to point out the similarity in the location of some of these and the location of anatomic sites commonly used for local and regional anesthesia. We believe that acupuncture can be used in conjunction with local anesthesia, nerve-block, or alone, in the control of pain arising from pathologic states.