Treated here are injuries to the tendons, ligaments and cartilage of the knee. In traditional medicine, treatment is directed toward relaxing the muscles and facilitating circulation through the channels.

Needling

Points: EX-LE5 (膝眼 Yiyan) both medial and lateral, BL-40 (委中Weizhong), point(s) of tenderness

Method:

For injury to the accessory ligaments of the knee, points of tenderness are most important.

For injury to the fat cushion below the patella and the cruciform ligaments, needle EX-LE5 (膝眼 Xiyan), both medial and lateral, as well as BL-40 (委中Weizhong), with moderate stimulation.

Treat once daily or on alternating days. Ten to fifteen treatments constitute one course.

Remarks

• Injuries to the knee must be distinguished from arthritis.
  膝蓋受傷必須與關節炎鑑別。