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Needle breakage

折针 〔折針〕 zhé zhēn

Breaking of an acupuncture needle below the skin; usually occurs with eroded, chipped or otherwise damaged needles in patients who move unduly after needle insertion.

Management: Ensure that the patient maintains the same posture and remove the broken needle with pincers if possible. If this is to no avail, surgical intervention may be necessary.

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