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KMID : 1129720210380040317
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2021 Volume.38 No. 4 p.317 ~ p.323
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Cellulitis and Ankle Joint Synovitis after Acupuncture at BL60: A Case Report
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Do Hyun-Jeong
Lee Eun-Ju
Lee Eun-Ju
Park Gyung-Hun
Park Yun-Leong
Seo Jong-Cheol
Kim Cheol-Hong
Yoon Hyun-Min
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study is to report a case diagnosed with cellulitis and ankle joint synovitis after acupuncture treatment. An 85-years old female suffering from low back pain was managed by acupuncture including BL60. After treatment, unintended ankle pain occurred. The pain was diagnosed with cellulitis and synovitis by MRI. The patient was transferred to the Western medical hospital, and ankle joint arthroscopic synovectomy was performed. It was difficult to find a clear relationship between acupuncture and ankle joint synovitis. But it would be reasonable to assume that cellulitis was associated with acupuncture needling and synovitis was followed. Serious adverse effects, such as septic arthritis, are rare, but need significant attention. For acupuncture treatment on the ankle, especially using BL60, the depth and manipulation should be carefully performed along with sterilization.
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KEYWORD
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acupuncture, synovitis, cellulitis, adverse effects, case reports
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