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Acupoint Catgut Embedding for Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Due to the Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Pyogenic perivertebral infection following acupuncture.

Rui-Feng Ji¹, De-An Qin²

¹Department of Orthopedics, Shanxi Provincial People's Hospital, No. 29, Double Tower Street, Taiyuan, 030012, China.

|May 27, 2026

Summary

Acupuncture-related pyogenic spinal infection is a serious risk, often difficult to diagnose. Medical images highlight its distinct features, emphasizing safe practice with trained professionals and sterile needles.

Keywords:

Acupuncture Adverse event Infection

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Published on: May 3, 2024

Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Infectious Diseases
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Acupuncture is a globally utilized treatment for chronic pain.
Infection is a significant, often delayed-diagnosed adverse event linked to acupuncture.
Pyogenic perivertebral infection presents unique diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To present medical images of a rare pyogenic perivertebral infection case post-acupuncture.
To elucidate the distinct imaging characteristics, diagnostic approach, and management strategies.
To raise awareness about potential acupuncture-related infections.

Main Methods:

Case report of an 18-year-old female with suspected spinal infection.
Review of medical imaging findings (e.g., MRI, CT).
Discussion of clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment protocols.

Main Results:

The infection demonstrated features consistent with direct inoculation, differing from hematogenous spread.
Imaging revealed characteristic signs of pyogenic perivertebral infection.
Successful diagnosis and treatment were achieved.

Conclusions:

Pyogenic spinal infection following acupuncture is plausible via direct inoculation.
Early diagnosis requires awareness of specific imaging findings and clinical context.
Safe acupuncture necessitates trained practitioners, sterile, single-use needles, and patient education on risks.