Atlas of Acupuncture

6.5 Extra Points: Lower Extremities (EX-LE)

Location

On the highest prominence of the lateral malleolus

How to find

Find the highest prominence of the lateral malleolus and there

locate Ex-LE-9(waihuaijian). Located in a comparable position

but on the medial malleolus is ➞Ex-LE-8(neihuaijian).

Needling

0.1 cun transversely (subcutaneously) or prick to bleed.

Actions/Indications

● Pain in the lateral ankle region

Outer Malleolus Tip WAIHUAIJIAN Ex-LE-9

Ex-LE-9

Highest prominence

of the lateral malleolus

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