The paper introduces the theory and the clinical application of "three regions, nine needles and twelve methods" summarized by professor WU Han-qing. On the basis of traditional nine needles and in association with taiji longguan needling technique handed down from family generations, WU Han-qing innovated "three regions, nine needles and twelve methods". According to the treating location and anatomical structure, the needling techniques are classified in terms of three regions, i.e. the needling technique of cutaneous region, that of sinew region and that of periosteum region. Nine kinds of needle devices are developed, including two categories, i.e. miniature sinew-bone needle and grand sinew-bone needle. Based on the three-region needling techniques, 12 acupuncture methods are summarized for different areas and layers of diseases. This acupuncture technique is applicable for the treatment of chronic pain such as injury of sinews, pain in the neck, shoulder, lumbar region and leg and sequela of apoplexy.
介绍吴汉卿教授“三部九针十二法”理论及临床应用方法。吴汉卿在传统九针基础上，结合家传太极龙关针法创新提出“三部九针十二法”。根据治疗部位和解剖层次，将针法归纳为三部针法，即皮部针法、筋膜针法、骨膜针法；研制出微型筋骨针、巨型筋骨针两大类共9种针具；以三部针法为基础，总结出12种适用于不同治疗部位、层次的针法，用于治疗筋伤病、颈肩腰腿痛等慢性疼痛病、中风后遗症等。.
Keywords: WU Han-qing; needling technique; sinew region of meridian; three needles for sinews and bones.