Author, as appears in the article.: Margalef R; Bosque M; Minaya-Muñoz F; Valera-Garrido F; Santafe MM
Department: Ciències Mèdiques Bàsiques
URV's Author/s: Santafé Martínez, Manuel
Keywords: Solid needles Percutaneous needle electrolysis Electrolytic ablation Electrical resistance
Abstract: © The Author(s) 2021. Background: Percutaneous needle electrolysis (PNE) consists of a galvanic current combined with the insertion of a solid needle into the tissues of the musculoskeletal system. The application of a galvanic current through a needle can alter the morphology and composition during treatment application. This procedure may also provoke a localized temperature increase. Aim: The aim was to evaluate the safety of the PNE procedure by analyzing possible alterations of the needles employed. Methods: Physio Invasiva® and AguPunt EPI® brand needles, commonly used for the application of this technique, were analyzed in response to three different treatment protocols. Temperature changes were evaluated with the needles immersed in a test tube containing Ringer’s solution, and electrical resistance was evaluated with a multimeter. The morphology of the needles, pre- and post-treatment, was examined with a scanning electron microscope (FEI Quanta 600), and the composition of the needles was evaluated using RX diffusion with Oxford Instruments software. Results: Ringer’s solution contained in the test tubes examined did not present temperature changes. No changes were observed in the needles under investigation with respect to electrical resistance, morphology, or composition with a protocol applying 3-mA intensity for 3 s and three applications. However, important morphological alterations were observed that affected needle composition after 50 applications (at 3 mA for 3 s). Conclusion: PNE, applied according to conventional protocols, appeared to be safe and athermal, and did not provoke a loss of metal particles or modify the morphology of the needles used when studied in vitro.
Thematic Areas: Saúde coletiva Odontología Neurology (clinical) Medicine (miscellaneous) Medicina veterinaria Medicina iii Medicina ii Medicina i Matemática / probabilidade e estatística Interdisciplinar Integrative & complementary medicine General medicine Educação física Complementary and alternative medicine Ciências biológicas ii Ciências biológicas i
licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
Author's mail: manuel.santafe@urv.cat
Author identifier: 0000-0002-5462-5108
Record's date: 2024-07-27
Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion
Link to the original source: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0964528420988007
Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
Papper original source: Acupuncture In Medicine. 39 (0964528420988007): 964528420988007-477
APA: Margalef R; Bosque M; Minaya-Muñoz F; Valera-Garrido F; Santafe MM (2021). Safety analysis of percutaneous needle electrolysis: a study of needle composition, morphology, and electrical resistance. Acupuncture In Medicine, 39(0964528420988007), 964528420988007-477. DOI: 10.1177/0964528420988007
Article's DOI: 10.1177/0964528420988007
Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Journal publication year: 2021
Publication Type: Journal Publications