Exploration of New Electroacupuncture Needle Material
Joint Authors
Ryu, Yeon Hee
Choi, Kwang-Ho
Lee, Sae-Bhom
Lee, Chang Hoon
Kim, Yu Kyoung
Cho, Seong-Jin
Choi, Sun-Mi
Lee, Sanghun
Yeon, Sun Hee
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Electro Acupuncture (EA) uses the acupuncture needle as an electrode to apply low-frequency stimulation.
For its safe operation, it is essential to prevent any corrosion of the acupuncture needle.
Objective.
The aim of this study is to find an available material and determine the possibility of producing a standard EA needle that is biocompatible.
Methods.
Biocompatibility was tested by an MTT assay and cytotoxicity testing.
Corrosion was observed with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) after 0.5 mA, 60 min stimulation.
The straightness was measured using a gap length of 100 mm, and tensile testing was performed by imposing a maximum tensile load.
Results.
Phosphor bronze, Ni coated SS304, were deemed inappropriate materials because of mild-to-moderate cytotoxicity and corrosion.
Ti-6Al-4V and SS316 showed no cytotoxicity or corrosion.
Ti-6Al-4V has a 70 times higher cost and 2.5 times lower conductivity than SS316.
The results of both straightness and tensile testing confirmed that SS316 can be manufactured as a standard product.
Conclusion.
As a result, we confirmed that SS316 can be used a new EA electrode material.
We hope that a further study of the maximum capacity of low-frequency stimulation using an SS316 for safe operation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, Sanghun& Choi, Kwang-Ho& Lee, Chang Hoon& Kim, Yu Kyoung& Lee, Sae-Bhom& Cho, Seong-Jin…[et al.]. 2012. Exploration of New Electroacupuncture Needle Material. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028424
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, Sanghun…[et al.]. Exploration of New Electroacupuncture Needle Material. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028424
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, Sanghun& Choi, Kwang-Ho& Lee, Chang Hoon& Kim, Yu Kyoung& Lee, Sae-Bhom& Cho, Seong-Jin…[et al.]. Exploration of New Electroacupuncture Needle Material. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1028424
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1028424