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Acupuncture Points for Spinal Compression Fracture

2 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

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Related symptoms

Often treated alongside Spinal Compression Fracture:

OsteoporosisProcedural PainSurgical Intraoperative Pain

Points cited for Spinal Compression Fracture

How often each point appears across the 2 entries ranked highest for Spinal Compression Fracture. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL40Middle Of The CreaseBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL60Kunlun (Mountains)Bladder Meridian1 of 2
  • BL63Golden GateBladder Meridian1 of 2
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 2
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian1 of 2
  • PC06Inner GatePericardium Meridian1 of 2
  • ST36Leg Three MilesStomach Meridian1 of 2
  • XH03Hall Of Impression Or Seal HallExtra Points: Head1 of 2

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (4 points)

100%

LI04 · BL63 · PC06 · XH03

OsteoporosisProcedural PainSurgical Intraoperative PainSpinal Compression Fracture
Point 1 of 4

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Needling · 1 session

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200305-k0005 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

90%

ST36 · BL40 · BL60 · GB34

Spinal Compression Fracture
Point 1 of 4

ST36Leg Three Miles

ST36 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Stomach Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 足三里 (zú sān lǐ)

🎯 Location: 3 thumb widths below ST35, 1 finger breadth (middle finger) from anterior border of the tibia.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution in cases of severe varicose veins.

🛡️ Treats: Cough, Fever, Poor Appetite, Diarrhea, Shortness of Breath

Text or case report

Needling · 9 sessions over 3 weeks

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Efficacy Study of Acupuncture on Spinal Compression Fracture. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01913587
Not substantiated. Studies in the index cover this search, and none of their protocols use any of these points.
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How the studies delivered it

What the 1 studies behind the entries above ran, counted once per study. A record of the trials, not a recommendation.

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After a treatment: what large safety surveys recorded, and which reactions need a doctor.

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