Concerns about the risk of infection of reusable needles prompted the use of disposable acupuncture needles that were introduced in the late 1970s. Since that time, they have gradually been adopted worldwide. In clinical practice it is often difficult for the acupuncturist to insert a long needle into tissue, because long fine needles are prone to buckling. Acupuncturists have therefore either resorted to larger needles, which can be more painful for ...Friday 22 August 2014
Risk of Needle Buckling Reduced With Plastic Handles on Disposable Acupuncture Needles
Concerns about the risk of infection of reusable needles prompted the use of disposable acupuncture needles that were introduced in the late 1970s. Since that time, they have gradually been adopted worldwide. In clinical practice it is often difficult for the acupuncturist to insert a long needle into tissue, because long fine needles are prone to buckling. Acupuncturists have therefore either resorted to larger needles, which can be more painful for ...
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