Probl Vet Med. 1992 Mar; 4(1): 207-11.

Gold bead implants.

Durkes TE.

Western Avenue Animal Hospital, Marion, Indiana 46952.

Gold bead implantation is an experimental area of study in the acupuncture field dealing with chronic diseases. Special acupuncture techniques are required to implant the gold beads successfully in the proper location. Gold beads are used to treat degenerative joint disease, osteochondritis, osteochondritis dessicans, ventral spondylosis, and seizures.