Foreign body in the median nerve: a complication of acupuncture

Author(s): Hartwig, R.

Journal/Book: Journal of Hand Surgery (Br). 1990; 15(1): 111-112.

Abstract: Fracture of an acupuncture needle resulted in a foreign body within the carpal tunnel of a patient who then developed median neuropathy. The needle fragment was recovered from within the median nerve during carpal tunnel release, with rapid post-operative relief of symptoms. Development of peripheral neuropathy is a potential complication of acupuncture.

Keyword(s): Aged

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