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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Pulmonology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Dry needling is a common therapy for myofascial pain.
  • Complications, such as pneumothorax, are rare but can be severe.

Observation:

  • A 24-year-old junior doctor presented with chest pain, hemoptysis, and dyspnea after dry needling.
  • Chest x-ray revealed bilateral pneumothoraces, worsening on the right side.

Findings:

  • Initial conservative management with oxygen was insufficient.
  • Needle aspiration of the right pneumothorax improved the patient's dyspnea.

Implications:

  • Patient's low BMI and the targeted anatomical location increased risk.
  • Increased awareness of dry needling complications is crucial for physicians and diagnosticians.