Hematuria After Orthopedic Tuina: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Ying Xiao-Ming, Wang Peng, Yao Ben-Shun, Gu Hai-Yang, Xu Quan-Zhen
Primary Institution: The Third Hospital Affiliated Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hypothesis
What are the complications associated with orthopedic tuina?
Conclusion
The case report highlights that hematuria can occur after orthopedic tuina, which has not been previously documented.
Supporting Evidence
- Hematuria and contusion of the kidney were not mentioned in any literature searched.
- Various complications of tuina have been reported, including hematoma and severe cases like organ rupture.
- The patient experienced hematuria after being pulled during the tuina treatment.
Takeaway
A man had blood in his urine after a type of massage called orthopedic tuina, which is not something that has been reported before.
Methodology
A case report of a 24-year-old man who experienced hematuria after orthopedic tuina, along with a literature review on complications of tuina.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
24-year-old Chinese male.
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