Check This Out ! Cadaver Study Alert!
Cadaver study alert! Investigated lumbar multifidus needling safety.
Purpose: Check if dry needle reaches spinal canal.
Cadaver placed in prone. Used 0.3 x 50mm needle, 1cm lateral to T12 spinous process. 22-degree angle with ultrasound guidance.
Result: Needle of that size can penetrate spinal canal. 😱
Should dry needlers fear lumbar multifidus needling? No! 🚫 Caution and safety first.
Considerations:
📏 Needle length
🩹 Insertion depth
🤸♀️ Patient position
↗️ Needle approach
📐 Needle angle
Bonus: If you have diagnostic ultrasound skills, use it! 🤰🔍 Improves safety and accuracy in dry needling. #SafetyFirst
Williams CL, Falyar CR, McConnell RC, Lindsley S. Safety Considerations When Dry Needling the Multifidi in the Thoracolumbar Region: A Cadaveric Study. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2023;18(6):1356-1363. Published 2023 Dec 1. doi:10.26603/001c.89663
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