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SUBMITTER: Uzar T
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6148831 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Radiology case reports 20180920 6
Deep dry needling is an evidence-based treatment technique that is accepted and used by physical therapists for treatment of musculoskeletal pain. We present a case of iatrogenic pneumothorax due to deep dry needling over the posterior thorax. A 36-year old presented with right chest pain 2 hours after dry needling for pain in his back muscles. Chest radiograph suggested small right pneumothorax and the finding was confirmed by computed tomography. Not only should practitioners and their patient ...[more]