[Above elbow amputation due to acupuncture treatment?]

Opinions of acupuncture experts should always be sought in any lawsuit or claim for compensation involving sequelae of acupuncture treatment. Overall,--in the hands of experienced acupuncturists--acupuncture is very safe but not without minor adverse events. However, serious adverse events are extremely rare, especially the risk of a serious vascular lesion. In contrast, inflammatory bowel disease is an independent and disease specific risk factor for thromboembolism, especially if the disease is highly active.