This paper introduces Professor

WANG Jihong

's clinical experience in treating refractory lateral epicondylitis using the

Wang

's crescent technique of blade needle. Based on the classical theories of

Huangdi Neijing

(

the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic

) such as the "twelve sinew meridians" "short needling" and "

shu

needling"

Professor

WANG

applies a self-designed blade needle with crescent needling method. This approach forms a distinctive treatment philosophy characterized by "sinew meridians as the foundation

selecting points at the pain site; using chicken-claw needling technique deliverd at both internal and external; integration of heaven

earth

and man

using both short and

shu

needling; treating tendon injuries and inflammation with the crescent technique of blade needle". It embodies the therapeutic concept of "treating tendons and bones simultaneously

harmonizing

yin

and

yang

"

and shows unique advantages in the treatment of this condition.