Post-dural puncture headache following acupotomy using “Wonli-acupuncture needle”: A case report.
10.17085/apm.2018.13.3.314
- Author:
Hyungtae KIM
1
;
Cheol Hyeong LEE
;
Yeon Dong KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acupuncture;
Post-dural puncture headache;
Postoperative complications
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
Low Back Pain;
Needles;
Pain Management;
Post-Dural Puncture Headache*;
Postoperative Complications
- From:Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2018;13(3):314-318
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Acupuncture is a popular technique used worldwide, particularly for clinical pain management. Diverse methods of acupuncture with several types of needle have recently been introduced; however, medical evidence of the treatment and safety of many of these techniques has not been established. In addition, severe, life-threatening acupuncture-related complications have been reported even though the treatment is considered to be safe. We report a case of a post-dural puncture headache that occurred following acupuncture for the treatment of lower back pain, with a literature review. Pain physicians should consider that acupuncture can cause far more serious side effects than those previously known.
