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Experts Warn Against Risky Gold-Thread Acupuncture Treatment
9/3/2025
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Story summary
- A 65-year-old South Korean woman with knee osteoarthritis pursued alternative treatment after conventional methods were ineffective.
- Acupuncture involved inserting gold threads into her knee for continuous stimulation.
- X-rays showed complications, such as thickened bones and risks of cyst formation and thread migration.
- Experts warn against gold-thread acupuncture due to insufficient evidence and potential health hazards.
