Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic

Li Jingsheng noticed that the patient’s fracture had a simple external fixation in place, and he immediately loosened it.

It might have been for ease of transport, or perhaps to reduce the pain for Professor Di.

In cases of joint dislocation and untreated fractures, such external fixation should not be used for a long time. This also indicates that the Orthopedic Department at the Jiangli City Medical University Affiliated Hospital may not have as much experience as expected.

They might have simply applied their Western medicine skills to give Professor Di a temporary fix.

In any case, Li Jingsheng didn’t think much of the hospital’s bone injury treatment expertise after seeing it.

A more skilled doctor in treating bone injuries likely wouldn’t have done it this way.

This might be related to the Medical University’s disdain for Chinese medicine and its marginalization.

Anyway, they just view Chinese medicine as rubbish.

They reject all Chinese medicine knowledge of bone setting and treatment, gradually forming the current pure Western medicine approach.

During the removal of the external fixation, Professor Di seemed to be in unbearable pain and groaned.

His teeth clenched tightly.

He kept his eyes shut.

Seeing the old man’s reaction, he found it rather endearing.

"The fracture and joint dislocation haven’t been treated, leaving them this way for too long with external fixation will complicate later treatment and could even lead to deformity. I’ll examine your bones first; it might hurt a bit, but should still be within the human tolerance. Since you have diabetes, we’ll avoid using anesthesia if possible."

Li Jingsheng spoke in a relatively gentle tone.

It didn’t matter to him whether Professor Di absorbed it.

He examined the patient’s hip joint first and became confident.

Then, he checked the wrist.

Not a particularly severe issue, and with his current skill level, he could fully reposition it successfully.

Having treated more serious fractures before, this wasn’t particularly hard.

"Director Hua, after the exam, I believe there’s a good chance of recovery. I need to prepare some things and might need you to guide me a little and lend a hand."

Rather than talking to the family members, Li Jingsheng reported to Director Hua.

This was his way of showing high emotional intelligence.

Pleasantly appeasing the department head brought continuous benefits.

Directly discussing with the family might not highlight his status or skill as much. Ignoring Director Hua would undoubtedly cause awkwardness, even if he didn’t hold a grudge.

"Great, wonderful! There’s hope for a cure, that’s the best news. Whatever materials you need, I’ll have them sent over immediately."

Upon hearing the chance of recovery, Director Hua’s face broke into a radiant smile.

The family members’ expressions also brightened noticeably.

It was like a hint of sunshine breaking through a cloudy day.

On the hospital bed, Professor Di still remained silent with closed eyes, though the worries etched on his brow seemed to have lessened.

Li Jingsheng listed the required items, mainly for external fixation and temporary traction.

Director Hua promptly called to arrange for them to be sent over.

Once everything was ready, Li Jingsheng turned to the family members. "Considering Professor Di’s special condition, I recommend not using anesthesia. What’s your take?"

"Old Di, what do you think?"

The family asked the old man on the bed.

"Mm..."

Professor Di hummed in agreement, seemingly approving.

Being a medical professional himself, he surely understood that Li Jingsheng was acting in his best interest.

Many things can’t just be for immediate comfort, but also require consideration of future recovery and potential adverse effects on the body.

Li Jingsheng decided to first treat the patient’s right wrist injury.

Because, so far, neither the patient nor the family was truly confident in his medical skills.

"Bear with me a bit!"

Li Jingsheng grasped the old professor’s wrist and skillfully twisted it half a circle, slightly lifted, and pressed it.

Click!

A very faint sound of the bone could be heard.

"Hiss..."

The old professor broke into a cold sweat from pain but didn’t utter a sound.

"Old Di, are you okay?"

The family asked anxiously on the side.

They feared Li Jingsheng might have worsened the condition.

Because those last two movements were not only fast but a bit rough.

To the ordinary observer like the old lady, using such force on an already broken and dislocated joint seemed highly likely to exacerbate the injury.

"I, I... this hand doesn’t hurt as much now, and my fingers can bend freely."

Professor Di, who had been playing dead, opened his eyes for the first time upon sensing the treatment’s effect.

His face displayed a mix of disbelief and joy.

"Seems like it’s really working!"

The old lady noticed her husband’s right fingers were indeed moving freely.

Previously, they were always slightly bent.

Unable to extend.

Any attempt to exert force resulted in pain.

"After repositioning and considering the fracture, you should avoid moving it unnecessarily. You need a proper rest period for full recovery."

Li Jingsheng reminded nearby.

Director Hua watched it all with a knowing smile.

He had long understood the effects of manual bone setting.

After all, before Li Jingsheng arrived, Doctor Xu, whom he had recruited to the hospital, was skilled in this area. Naturally, he had witnessed Doctor Xu’s true capabilities.

Now, Li Jingsheng being able to heal the old professor’s right wrist came as no surprise to him.

"Old Di, we must heed Dr. Li’s advice and stay still!"

The family’s attitude towards Li Jingsheng quietly underwent a tremendous change.

From the initial polite but questioning demeanor to now deep trust, filled with gratitude and joy.

"I won’t move, I won’t move!"

Professor Di readily agreed.

"The young man has some skills! I used to have a bias against manual bone setting and realignment, but I realize now I’ve been looking at things too narrowly. Experiencing firsthand today, I see the efficacy and marvel of manual bone setting."