EXT-41 - Outer Ankle Tip

外踝尖 - Wài huái jiān

Point Region: Ankle

EXT

Extra Points

其他穴位 - Qítā Xuéwèi

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: Lateral ankle prominence, apex of the malleolus.

Extra points have no international location standard, and Chinese texts number and place some of them differently. This location follows common teaching.

How to Locate:

  1. Locate the bony prominence on the outer side of your ankle
  2. Find the highest point of this outer ankle bone
  3. This is the tip of this bony prominence
  4. This outer ankle tip point is EXT-41
(Illustration coming soon)

How to Apply Pressure

With EXT-41 found at the tip of the outer ankle bone, touch lightly with a fingertip and never dig into recent swelling. Skip it after an ankle fracture or sprain or during an acute ankle infection, which needs medical care.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Lateral ankle pain
  • Swelling
  • Sprain
  • Stiffness
  • Ankle arthritis
  • Local edema

Select a point to see its location, how to find it, and its traditional uses.

Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Ankle fracture
  • Severe ankle injury
  • Acute ankle infection

Take care:

  • Be gentle with recent sprains
  • Avoid excessive pressure on swollen ankles
  • Stop if pain increases