The dangers of alternative medicine: An unusual cause of winging of the scapula. A case report and review of the literature

作者: P.A. Banaszkiewicz , K.Szalai W.M. Ledingham

DOI: 10.1258/RSMSMJ.51.2.54B

关键词: ScapulaSurgeryAcupunctureAcupuncture treatmentAlternative medicineComplicationChronic neck painAdverse effectMedicineWinging scapula

摘要: This is a case report of 30-year-old man who presented with winging his scapula secondary to acupuncture treatment for chronic neck pain. complication has never previously been described and would be classified as major adverse event following use.

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