Treatment of Sciatica Following Uterine Cancer with Acupuncture: A Case Report

Abstract

For women, gynaecological or obstetrical disorders are second to disc prolapse as the most common cause of sciatica. As not many effective conventional treatments can be found for sciatica following uterine cancer, patients may seek assistance from complementary and alternative medicine. Here, we present a case of a woman with severe and chronic sciatica secondary to uterine cancer who experienced temporary relief from acupuncture.

Introduction to the Medicines Special Issue on Acupuncture—Basic Research and Clinical Application

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“…As not many effective conventional treatments can be found for sciatica following uterine cancer, patients may seek assistance from complementary and alternative medicine. Here, the authors present a case of a woman with severe and chronic sciatica secondary to uterine cancer who experienced temporary relief from acupuncture [ 11 ].…”