Acupuncture Procedures
Most orthopaedic and soft tissue patients may benefit from acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy from both a pain management and soft tissue healing perspective. Patients that are particularly likely to benefit from acupuncture include;
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Patients undergoing conservative management of orthopaedic conditions, such as cruciate disease or hip dysplasia
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Peri-operative patients, particularly during post-surgical rehabilitation
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Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries
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Patients with neuropathic or suspected neuropathic pain
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Patients with neurodegenerative conditions
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Patients with wound infections, immunosuppression, or endocrinopathies (e.g. Cushing’s disease) that may result in delayed wound healing
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Chronic pain patients, particularly those with osteoarthritis
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Patients who would benefit from analgesic effects but have underlying systemic disease that limits the use of medications
