Acupunct Electrother Res. 1988 ; 13(1): 41-5.

The use of the "Bi-Digital O-Ring Test" to determine whether or not to give acupuncture in pain conditions.

Chan JC.

Pelham Bay Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. 10470.

The "Bi-Digital O-Ring Test" was used as a guide in determining the modality of treatment of pain conditions. Seven cases are presented in which patients came primarily for acupuncture. They were not treated with acupuncture; instead, they were given antibiotic therapy because the Bi-Digital O-Ring Test had revealed the presence of infection. The antibiotic therapy resulted in dramatic improvement.