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Osteo-arthritis of Knee

Chapter 13.2.4 · Water Element

Description

Very common in middle-aged women. Typically on medial side (Spleen meridian) with oedema and stiffness. Damp pain, sometimes with heat.

Differential Diagnosis

Treatment

Common Points

Ex 32 (knee eyes), Sp 10, St 34, then cuppingSt 32 (strengthen quadriceps)One-point therapy: Lu 6 vibration (for Sp meridian)

Treatment Schedule

Patient can walk without limping straight after treatment.

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Suggested Prescription

K 7GB 25UB 23

Rationale

• Tonification (Mother) point — tonifies 90% house energy of Kidney.

• Mu-Front point — tonifies cooling/calming Yin of Kidney.

• Back-Shu point — tonifies functional Yang of Kidney.

• Influential point: GB 39 (Marrow/nerve) — treats related tissue group.

Educational use only. Point prescriptions should only be applied by licensed practitioners.