Dry Needling Depth Calculator

Dry Needling Depth Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculates safe needle insertion parameters for trigger point therapy.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

This MCP server provides clinical decision support for dry needling practitioners. It calculates precise needle length, insertion depth, and entry angles based on muscle thickness, target depth, and patient habitus. Use get_insertion_parameters to determine specific measurements, validate_safety_boundaries to check for neurovascular risks, calculate_needle_selection to find appropriate needle sizes, and get_anatomical_constraints to adjust for specific anatomical contexts like being near bone or nerves.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

calculate_needle_selection

Suggests the appropriate physical needle size (length) based on calculated requirements

get_anatomical_constraints

Provides safety margin adjustments and angle limits based on anatomical risk categories

get_insertion_parameters

Calculates the specific needle length, target insertion depth, and the required entry angle for a specific trigger point

validate_safety_boundaries

Checks if a proposed needle insertion is safe given the anatomical constraints and patient profile

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Calculate needle parameters for a muscle that is 30mm thick with a trigger point at 15mm depth for an average patient.

The required needle length is 22.5mm, the target insertion depth is 14.0mm, and the recommended entry angle is 90 degrees.

Is it safe to insert a needle 20mm deep in a 25mm thick muscle if there is a nerve nearby?

No, the insertion is not safe. Due to the proximity to a vital structure, the risk level is high and a larger safety margin is required.

What is the best needle size for a required length of 28mm?

The suggested needle size is 30mm.

The tool uses `validate_safety_boundaries` to evaluate risks based on muscle thickness and proximity to vital structures, ensuring a mandatory safety margin is applied.

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