[Pneumothorax following dry needling treatment: legal and ethical aspects]

Gianpaolo Ronconi; Fabio De Giorgio; Eleonora Ricci; Loredana Maggi; Antonio Gioacchino Spagnolo; Paola Emilia Ferrara

[Pneumothorax following dry needling treatment: legal and ethical aspects]

Translated title of the contribution: [Autom. eng. transl.] [Pneumothorax following dry needling treatment: legal and ethical aspects]

Gianpaolo Ronconi, Fabio De Giorgio, Eleonora Ricci, Loredana Maggi, Antonio Gioacchino Spagnolo, Paola Emilia Ferrara

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Abstract

Trigger point "dry needling" is a technique used to treat myofascial pain. It involves using filiform needles which are inserted into muscles to give local pain relief. Few cases of serious adverse events following this treatment have been reported in the literature. In this paper we describe the case of a professional swimmer who developed pneumothorax after dry needling treatment and discuss the medicolegal and ethical aspects related to competencies and responsibilities of medical doctors and physiotherapists performing the procedure.

Translated title of the contribution	[Autom. eng. transl.] [Pneumothorax following dry needling treatment: legal and ethical aspects]
Original language	Italian
Pages (from-to)	505-512
Number of pages	8
Journal	IGIENE E SANITÀ PUBBLICA
Volume	72
Publication status	Published - 2016

Keywords

Trigger Point Dry Needling
ethical
forensic medicine

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