QIAO Lingyu,XIANG Miaoxin,ZHI Peng,et al.Analysis of standardized application of perpendicular insertion for intraorbital acupoints[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,59(5):41-43.
QIAO Lingyu,XIANG Miaoxin,ZHI Peng,et al.Analysis of standardized application of perpendicular insertion for intraorbital acupoints[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,59(5):41-43. DOI: 10.16305/j.1007-1334.2025.z20240923008.
Analysis of standardized application of perpendicular insertion for intraorbital acupoints
The intraorbital acupoints, located within the eye socket, are commonly used to treat various ophthalmic disorders and facial conditions. These acupoints also demonstrate effective results for systemic diseases, such as insomnia and acute lumbar sprains. The perpendicular insertion is primarily used for needling these acupoints. However, due to the complex anatomical structure of the eye socket and the specialized nature of perpendicular insertion, it carries certain risks, which have limited the clinical application of intraorbital acupoints. Drawing from traditional Chinese medicine literature and anatomical studies, combined with evidence-based medicine and imaging technology, this paper explores the perpendicular insertion for intraorbital acupoints, focusing on quantitative parameters such as needling depth, insertion angle, stimulation manipulations, and time duration. The aim is to further supplement the standardized procedure for perpendicular insertion at intraorbital acupoints, ensuring the safety of perpendicular insertion and enhancing the clinical value of intraorbital acupoints.
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