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Objective:To observe the clinical therapeutic effects on entrapment syndrome of superficial radial nerve treated with the short thrust needling at Shànglián (上廉LI 9).Methods:A total of 52 patients of entrapment syndrome of superficial radial nerve were treated with the short thrust needling at LI 9.Firstly,the needle was inserted gradually and deeply until the needle tip touched the radial periosterum.Secondly,the needle body was tilted to form an angle about 30° with the skin surface.Thirdly,the needle handle was lifted and trusted shortly and swiftly to induce the gentle rubbing of the needle tip on the periosterum.The stimulation intensity of this needling technique was determined by the obvious soreness and distention in the local area or the needling sensation radiated to the radial sides of the thumb,the index figure and the middle figure of the affected limb.Afterward,the needle was retained for 20 min.The treatment was given once a day,five treatments made one course and a total of 2 courses of treatment were required.Results:Of 52 cases,50 cases were cured,accounting for 96.2％ and 2 cases remarkably effective,accounting for 3.8％.The mean conduction velocity of the superficial radial nerve was (49.38士 2.97) m/s after treatment,faster than (29.31士 5.94) m/s before treatment,indicating the significant difference (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:The short thrust needling at LI 9 achieves the satisfactory clinical therapeutic effects on entrapment syndrome of superficial radial nerve.This therapeutic method is feasible to be promoted in clinical practice because of its less point selection and short treatment course.