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Cervical spinal epidural abscess following acupuncture and wet-cupping therapy: A case report
Yindan Yao1, Wenke Hong1, Huimin Chen1
1Department of Neurology, Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, Ningbo, China.
Objective:
Report of an uncommon complication of acupuncture and wet cupping.
Methods:
A 54-year-old man presented with neck pain and fever. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine revealed an epidural abscess at C4 to T2.
Results:
The symptoms related to epidural abscess resolved partially after treatment with antibiotics.
Conclusion:
Acupuncture and wet-cupping therapy should be taken into consideration as a cause of spinal epidural abscesses in patients who present with neck pain and fever. Furthermore, acupuncture and wet-cupping practitioners should pay attention to hygienic measures.
