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Knowledge baseAcupuncture points

N-LE-9

Genjin (Luodi)

Rigid Heel

Channel
Extra points

Location

9.5 cun straight down from the midpoint of the transverse popliteal crease at UB-40 Weizhong.

Needling

Perpendicular needling, 1 to 2 cun; produces local distention and soreness that may radiate down to the ankle.

Indications

"Hoof foot" deformity caused by infantile paralysis