Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic

Chapter 344 - 181: Another Achievement, Surgery Invitation (Part 3)

The Bone Touching Skill at the level of a Minor Achievement is no less effective than a CT scan.

The patient can also be spared some radiation and cost.

After examining both X-rays and CT scans, the findings are actually quite similar. At this point, it’s possible to suspect that the patient has a tumor, with a high likelihood of being malignant.

So, Professor Wu ordered a more advanced test, an MRI, for the patient.

The result, T2W1, showed a uniformly high signal at the scapholunate joint, indicating that the lesion contains fluid.

It has to be said, modern diagnostic equipment is indeed impressive, and the cause of this patient’s condition has been identified.

Even Li Jingsheng, with his amateurish skills, already knew that the patient had an intraosseous ganglion cyst.

"After viewing the third slide, I believe everyone has figured out the diagnosis. That’s right, it’s an intraosseous ganglion cyst, just a relatively ordinary tumor. It’s not a malignant tumor. Before finding out the results, I was sweating bullets for this patient, fearing it might be a bad tumor."

Although Professor Wu’s personal ethics regarding gender issues are poor, he still maintains the initial sincerity of a doctor towards patients.

This also made Li Jingsheng see him in a new light.

There are no absolute good or bad people in this world; ultimately, everyone acts out of self-interest.

"This time, feel free to speak your minds and discuss the surgical plan."

Professor Wu gathered his subordinate doctors to discuss, and after handling the most difficult case, the second case seemed more like a teaching session than a discussion.

It was apparent that he put considerable effort into training these subordinate doctors.

"I’ll go first!"

Dr. Qin, having lost a round to Li Jingsheng, seized the opportunity to stand up and make a point.

"Most ganglion cysts are approached from the dorsal side of the hand, but this patient’s CT and MRI can accurately pinpoint the mass on the palmar side, so I think it’s best to choose a palmar approach..."

Dr. Qin’s surgical experience is genuinely no joke.

Quite extensive, indeed.

He must have witnessed more than one ganglion cyst surgery and may have participated in several.

After he finished speaking, Professor Wu nodded in satisfaction.

"Hmm, not bad. Xiaoxin usually puts in a lot of hard work; I’ll try to give you plenty of hands-on opportunities for this surgery."

Upon hearing this, Dr. Qin was overjoyed.

So happy that he couldn’t close his mouth.

"Thank you, Professor Wu, for your guidance! I will strive to learn more diligently and become a pillar of the second group as soon as possible."

Professor Wu nodded repeatedly.

Ruan Xiaoqin, on the side, laughed and praised, "Dr. Qin is already the pillar of our second group, why wait for the future?"

"Haha, I don’t dare claim these words yet; at the very least, I have to be promoted to attending physician to even think about this. Currently, the pillars of the second group are only Dr. Ruan and Professor Wu."

The two were mutually flattering each other.

"Dr. Li, don’t stay silent! Share your thoughts as well."

Dr. Qin, having received praise from Professor Wu, was feeling quite satisfied.

He cast a provocative glance at Li Jingsheng.

"I don’t have much to add, but if the surgical plans haven’t been discussed with the patient yet, I could try manual therapy, which might avoid surgery."

Li Jingsheng said casually.

Ganglion cysts, if severe, can only be treated surgically.

If not severe, some can be directly pressed down through manual massage.

Upon hearing that Li Jingsheng could use manual therapy, Dr. Qin was no longer amused.

He initially thought he was quite impressive, only to find out that others could resolve it without even surgery, just by massage.

Ironically, the art of bone setting is mastered only by Doctor Xu and Li Jingsheng.

The other orthopedic doctors, including Director Hua, were rather mediocre in this regard.

"Let’s leave manual therapy aside; no need to complicate things. Moreover, the patient’s cyst is relatively large, and surgical treatment will be more thorough."

Professor Wu directly refused to let Li Jingsheng attempt manual therapy.

This was for the benefit of the department.

How much can manual therapy earn?

Fifty bucks?

At most, it wouldn’t exceed two hundred bucks at the very most.

A surgery itself costs nearly two thousand, which hardly befits his title as a director. It would more likely exceed three thousand.

In fact, most tumors, even benign ones, would essentially start at five thousand.

The larger, more complicated ones could jump to ten thousand or more.

"Let’s discuss the third case now..."

Professor Wu, wary that his subordinates might comment negatively on his intentions, immediately switched to the discussion of the third case.

"I have to rush back to my clinic now, goodbye everyone."

Li Jingsheng looked at the time; it was almost one o’clock, so he had to hurry back to his clinic duties.

"Dr. Li, if you have time after your shift, you can come by to observe the bone spur removal surgery. I’ll consider your abilities and give you some hands-on opportunities."

Professor Wu called him back.

This person is quite interesting.

Is it because Li Jingsheng contributed to the surgical planning in this case that he’s offered a perk?

Or does he not want to owe Li Jingsheng a favor?

Or is there a deeper consideration to repair the relationship and possibly draw such talent into the second group?

"Dr. Ou will also be attending."

Seeing his hesitation, Professor Wu added another line.

Other resident doctors would scramble for such an opportunity to participate in surgery.

Li Jingsheng, not being an ordinary resident, displayed a somewhat indifferent attitude, which frustrated Professor Wu, leaving him with no choice but to use the presence of the appealing Ou Qinglan.

"Haha, alright, I’ll come by after my shift tonight."

Having even used the allure of beauty, it would be hard to refuse!

...

Back at the clinic, Li Jingsheng, having achieved a grand slam in Bone Setting Skill with no shortcomings, was all set to work.

Each patient was cured, one after another.

His skill proficiency and life value in various bone setting techniques were rapidly increasing.

Doctor Xu watched from the side, truly relieved and gratified.

His face, which was originally pale and sickly, looked much better now.

Seeing his apprentice being so accomplished and quickly mastering all the techniques of bone setting, no doubt made the teacher very happy!

The legacy continues.

Worked until around five-thirty in the evening and had completed the treatment of all patients.

There was one case that couldn’t be handled and had to be hospitalized for surgery.

Everything else was sorted.

Not all fractures or joint dislocations can be treated by manual reduction.

Many actually cannot be treated without surgery and the help of plates, screws, traction, and other means.

After work, Li Jingsheng went directly to the cafeteria for dinner.

Then headed straight to the orthopedic ward, ready to participate in the surgery.