Safety Considerations When Dry Needling the Multifidi in the Thoracolumbar Region: A Cadaveric Study
Christi L. Williams,
Christian R. Falyar,
Ryan C. McConnell
et al.
Abstract:Background Dry needling the lumbar multifidi is a technique used by physical therapists to effectively treat low back pain. While studies have examined the safety considerations in the upper lumbar spine related to the kidneys and lungs, none have investigated the possibility of entering the spinal canal in this region. Purpose The purpose of this cadaveric ultrasound-guided dry needling exploration was to determine if a dry needle can penetrate the ligamentum flavum at the T12/L1 interspace and enter the sp… Show more
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