The phrase "alternative needle" is not a standard or commonly used expression in written English.
It could potentially be used in a specific context, such as discussing different types of needles in a medical or crafting setting, but it lacks clarity without additional context.
Example: "In this sewing project, I recommend using an alternative needle to achieve a finer stitch."
Alternatives: "different needle" or "substitute needle".
Stereotactic or ultrasonographically guided breast biopsy with large-core needles is a widely accepted alternative to needle-guided surgical biopsy in the diagnosis of pathologic breast lesions [ 1].
He did his initial graduate research on the design of skin patches as an alternative to needles or pills for delivering medicine.
4 12 Low-level laser stimulation of acupuncture points (LA), using laser emitter devices applied to skin as an alternative to needles, has been commonly used in the last 35 years.
Microfabrication technology has been adapted to produce micron-scale needles as a safer and painless alternative to hypodermic needle injection, especially for protein biotherapeutics and vaccines.
Fourteen studies used alternatives to needles: transcutaneous electrical stimulation [ 34, 41, 71], acupressure [ 8, 32], toothpicks [ 78], small seeds [ 49] or wrist bands [ 69]; others used stimulation by low-power laser [ 11, 25, 67, 74], topical ointments [ 6, 55], or moxibustion [ 13].
For angulated procedures, MRI also offers a good alternative to a needle intervention, especially for lesions invisible on CT and US.
In the diagnostic concept, percutaneous image- guided CNB has become an alternative to fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and to the open surgical biopsy.
Use iron-on, no-sew tape as an alternative to a needle and thread.
ALTERNATIVE TO A NEEDLE: a sharp pencil, a toothpick, a safety pin, a paper clip (open it up), pointy scissors, a pointy knife, an ice pick, a screwdriver, etc.
By surveying obstetricians regarding the use of blunt suture needles for laceration and episiotomy repair, the purpose of this study was to determine whether blunt suture needles represent a safe and effective alternative to sharp needles.
