Chapter 789: 318: The Road to Surgical Correction Is Paved, Saving the Drowning Victim
Chapter 789: Chapter 318: The Road to Surgical Correction Is Paved, Saving the Drowning Victim
Finger flexion, unable to straighten, can be caused by more than one reason. Especially since this child is already five years old, the full five-plus years have made his hands’ deformities very stubborn.
Muscles have contracted, the skin is tight, and both blood vessels and nerves have long adapted to the current flexed state.
Naturally, the most core issue is the patient’s finger joints.
As the age increases, the pathological condition of the bone joints, if not corrected in time, will only become more difficult to deal with.
Director You’s suggested solution, bone cutting, was an unexpected one.
By removing a segment of the metacarpal bones, the plan aims to improve the hand and finger flexion – only someone with extensive practical experience would consider this option.
About ten minutes later, Director You sent a photo of the drawn surgical principle diagram via WeChat.
After seeing it, Zhou Can couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.
This bold approach to destroying the original bone structure and reconstructing the metacarpal bones was like opening a new window for him.
One can’t help but admire Director You’s innovative thinking.
With the most challenging problem resolved, Zhou Can, who is always eager to act, directly called Director Zhang at Xinxiang Women and Children’s Hospital.
“Director Zhang, I’m Zhou Can from Tuya Hospital, I’m really sorry to bother you so late.”
Zhou Can introduced himself after the call connected.
“It’s no bother at all, I wasn’t asleep yet and was still researching.”
Director Zhang was very polite to Zhou Can.
“Are you researching corrective surgery for that child’s hand deformity?”
Zhou Can asked.
“Yes! With your help, all the other issues regarding the child’s hand surgery have been addressed. Now, there’s only one last problem left, and I’m determined to find a solution.”
Director Zhang’s situation is a true reflection of many dedicated and ambitious doctors in small and medium-size hospitals.
Small and medium-size hospitals, due to weaker technical capabilities and a scarcity of senior doctors to consult, often need to study hard and research diligently when faced with medical challenges. The most common method is to solve problems by consulting a large number of documents and historical successful medical cases.
“I’ve found a solution for the joint issue!”
Zhou Can happily informed Director Zhang of the good news.
“Really? Tell me quick!”
Director Zhang was very excited upon hearing this.
Zhou Can immediately outlined the surgical approach. However, he didn’t send Director You’s drawn diagram to him.
The two belong to different hospitals, and such high-difficulty case treatment techniques generally aren’t easily shared.
No matter how nice hospitals are in speaking about cooperation, mutual benefit, and communication, the reality is that core technologies are like breadwinners for the hospitals and aren’t shared casually.
Any young doctor who truly believes this rhetoric is simply too naive.
Zhou Can has a very clear understanding of these principles.
At most, he could teach Director Zhang the surgical approach, but the specifics must be figured out and contemplated by Director Zhang himself.
After listening to Zhou Can’s explanation, Director Zhang clapped his hands in approval, “So it can be solved this way! It’s a daring idea, brilliant, though risky, but with precise bone cutting, it could really succeed.”
Being an experienced orthopedist and of Director Level, all Director Zhang lacked was top-tier surgical thinking and methods.
With Zhou Can’s guidance, he had an epiphany.
“Dr. Zhou, thank you for helping me with the biggest problem! I appreciate it so much! Now, I can’t wait to plan the specifics of the surgery, and I’ll notify you when there’s good news.”
After saying this, Director Zhang ended the call.
For Director Zhang, the night would surely be sleepless.
…
The next day, Zhou Can just got out of bed in the morning and instinctively checked his phone.
He received a new message.
It was from Director Zhang.
“Dr. Zhou, the surgical plan is ready! We aim to schedule the surgery for the patient today, and I’ll ask you to co-host it!”
This phrasing carried significant weight.
He wasn’t just inviting Zhou Can to join the surgery, but to co-host it, elevating Zhou Can to his own level.
“Okay!”
Zhou Can replied without hesitation, not missing this great opportunity for practice and learning.
He sent back two words.
After getting up, he went out to jog and exercise as usual.
Not far from the hotel lies the renowned Bi River, benefiting from the ever-improving city construction. A 30-kilometer scenic riverside strip is an excellent place for morning runs and workouts.
The slightly fishy but fresh air was particularly comforting to breathe.
It also had a misting effect, preventing the respiratory tract from feeling dry.
Zhou Can ran along the riverbank, and the rolling waves of the river, as well as the riverside pavilions, stone railings, flowers, and lush landscape trees, brought him extraordinary enjoyment.
“Look quickly, there seems to be someone floating in the river!”
“Where is it?”
“There! That black point!”
The elderly exercising along the river were the first to gather, followed by some young people who also came to the riverbank to watch.
In the blink of an eye, twenty or thirty people had already gathered by the river.
Zhou Can followed the focus of the crowd’s gaze towards the center of the river.
He saw a dark object tumbling up and down with the surging waves, quickly drifting downstream.
His eyesight was always good. After squinting for a dozen seconds, his pupils involuntarily contracted.