膝眼 (Xīyǎn) — Eyes of the Knee
Extra point · Extra (Lower Extremity) · point EX-LE5
Location
The pair of depressions on either side of the patellar ligament, with the knee flexed — the medial is EX-LE4 (Neixiyan), the lateral is ST35 (Dubi).
Needling
Depth:
0.5–1.2 cun
Angle:
Oblique, directed into the joint space from each side
Functions
- Benefits the knee and expels wind-damp
- Reduces swelling and relieves pain
Indications
Knee pain, swelling and stiffnessosteoarthritis of the kneedifficulty flexing or extending the knee
Clinical Notes
A collective name for the pair rather than a separate location — the standard local prescription for the knee.
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