This paper discusses the operation of acupotomy must be strict attention at surgical approach, acupotomy technique after the skin and postoperative rehabilitation. Among operation of acupotomy must achieve stable, accurate and clever, the three standards in order to improve the acupotomology efficacy and avoid medical missed. Commonly used acupotomy technique has five, namely 1. longitudinal dredge stripping method; 2. transverse stripping method; 3. lift-thrust and shovel open stripping method; 4. shovel stripping method; 5. Meridian electrophysiological line connected. Acupotomy prescription based methods are: 1. basis imaging lesion localization; 2. basis functions focus point location; 3. basis points of imaging and pain; 4. basis of pain region and taut band ; 5. basis points of pain, physical angle of view; 6. based on the nerve root parts; 7. according to TCM then select acupoints.