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Dry Needling MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Dry Needling
Tree Number(s)
E02.190.292
E02.779.413
Unique ID
D000079245
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000079245
Scope Note
Intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
NLM Classification #
WB 460
Public MeSH Note
2020
History Note
2020
Date Established
2020/01/01
Date of Entry
2019/07/08
Revision Date
2018/11/06
Dry Needling Preferred
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