Enhanced bone metabolism induced by acupuncture. FreedomQuest Inc. All rights reserved Enhanced bone metabolism induced by acupuncture. Posterior and lateral images of the skull showed focal increased uptake in several regions of the skull. Upon questioning, the patient stated that he had received acupuncture treatment for his back pain several times in the same regions as the increased uptake. The needle placement was confirmed by the patient's acupuncturist.
Acupuncture can cause enhanced bone metabolism demonstrated by increased activity on bone scans.