Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 169 - 123: Plans Can’t Keep Up with Changes, Earning Money with Skills Is the Most Satisfying (Part 2)

Chapter 169: Chapter 123: Plans Can’t Keep Up with Changes, Earning Money with Skills Is the Most Satisfying (Part 2)

Li Jingsheng’s thumbs gently bent, slightly extending and abducting, forming a V shape, as the pads of his thumbs touched the baby’s arm and hand for bone touching.

He felt the fibers, muscles, ligaments, bone positions, and bone quality, etc.

His Bone Touching Skill was currently at the Master Level, capable of barely achieving external touch with internal skill.

As for achieving the level where hand moves with heart and skills emerge from hand, that was still far off.

However, for diagnosing ordinary fractures and joint dislocations, it was more than sufficient.

After a round of bone touching, he already had an answer in his mind.

A diagram of the bone positions in the baby’s right wrist was constructed in his mind.

This meant that his Bone Touching Skill had not reached mastery yet. If he had enough life value points to level up, the bone diagram constructed in his mind would be more detailed.

His current doctor level had been upgraded to a Junior Attending Physician, and his medical skill proficiency could now advance beyond the Master Level.

The Master Level corresponds to the level of a Junior Attending Physician, so what will the next level be?

Li Jingsheng was quite looking forward to it.

However, even if he earned enough life value points, he would prioritize upgrading gastrointestinal diagnosis.

Because the baby he encountered not long ago still hadn’t been diagnosed.

He had a feeling that diagnosing that baby’s cause would significantly enhance the reputation of his small clinic. Moreover, the benefits gained in the attribute panel would likely be substantial.

The improvement in medical skills and doctor levels was addictive for him.

Because each level-up brought about a significant enhancement in medical strength.

Especially the upgrade of doctor levels, akin to an "Inner Strength" breakthrough to a new realm, offers immense benefits.

"The child’s wrist dislocation is quite severe, but his bones are soft with great flexibility. After examination, no fractures have been found. The ligament sprain is also mild, and there is some vascular damage, but fortunately, it has only resulted in a localized hematoma. If we can successfully reduce it manually, the swelling should subside by the next day."

Li Jingsheng said this with a certain level of confidence in his heart.

Clap, clap!

The baby’s grandfather couldn’t help but applaud in admiration, his face full of smiles at having found a renowned doctor.

"Oh my, today I have met a living miracle doctor! Just by feeling, you came to a diagnosis identical to the X-ray images we got at the hospital, even more detailed and accurate. If I didn’t know my teacher’s character and didn’t come here with the teacher, I would have suspected you two had discussed this in advance!"

The man’s words amused his teacher and daughter, both revealing smiles.

"I really don’t dare accept the term ’miracle doctor.’ Please show me the photographs taken at the hospital."

Li Jingsheng received the envelope of materials from the family members.

They contained X-rays and a CT scan.

The attending physician probably initially thought there was nothing serious with the child and took an X-ray.

After all, X-rays are cheaper and more convenient.

After taking the X-ray, the attending doctor saw, oh, the child’s wrist dislocation was quite severe.

For safety’s sake, they then requested a CT scan.

In terms of accuracy, CT precision is higher.

However, for checking bone injuries, X-rays are generally sufficient.

Before CT was available, X-rays were widely used in clinical settings. They, along with ultrasound, were known as two major techniques.

After looking at the images, Li Jingsheng felt more confident.

"I’ve reviewed the images, and since you’ve already had the examination done at the hospital, there’s no need to take another X-ray here. If you are willing, I can attempt manual reduction for the child. The fee is 500 yuan. If you went to a specialized orthopedic hospital, the manual reduction would cost at least 800 yuan."

Li Jingsheng quoted his prices clearly.

The risk of infant bone reduction was considerable.

Plus, the complexity of this reduction is not low, so charging 500 yuan is justified for the technique involved.

"No problem, as long as it can be cured, 500 yuan is not expensive, and the child won’t have to go through surgery at the hospital. Please help us with the treatment!"

The child’s mother promptly made the decision this time.

She was very afraid of the child undergoing surgery in the hospital.

"After the reduction is successful, a cast will need to be applied for about three to six weeks. The specific situation will depend on the child’s recovery."

Seeing the family members agree, Li Jingsheng also explained the subsequent treatment plan.

"How much will the cast cost? Will it harm the child?"

"The cost of bandages and the cast are included together. To be honest, it’s equivalent to a gift from our clinic. You came from afar to find me; if I don’t offer a little discount, it wouldn’t be right. After the child recovers, if you think the treatment here is good, please recommend us to friends and colleagues who need it. I would be very grateful."

"No problem, as long as it really heals, even if you don’t ask us to refer, I would actively refer!"

The child’s grandfather’s words made everyone smile again.

Without further ado, Li Jingsheng asked the child’s mother to hold the child.

Before doing so, he had one more thing to do.

To successfully perform the reduction for this infant, he must use the traction technique.

With just a proficient level, it is barely doable but risks injuring the infant’s joint bones. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The child is so small, he has to ensure absolute success.

Now there is no time to worry about upgrading gastrointestinal diagnosis.

He must first upgrade the traction Bone-setting Skill to Master Level, successfully perform the manual reduction for this infant, and then proceed.

He checked his life value points, with a balance of 340 points.