Surgery Godfather

Chapter 262: Chapter 0246 Check Bone Density Quickly

On Monday, Director Han didn’t go to Orthopedics as usual. Instead, he paid a visit to the Orthopedics Research Institute.

After it became operational, Director Han assumed the position of director, whereas Director Tan and Director Tian assumed the roles of deputy directors. Every orthopedics doctor became a researcher within the Institute.

In a clinical setting, it’s undeniable that to improve one’s technical proficiency and industry standing, embarking on research is a must. Only through research can one innovate and only through innovation can one secure a firm spot at the top of the academic field.

The orthopedics department at the New York Special Surgery Hospital is world-class because many pioneering technologies, such as modern artificial hip joint replacement surgery, originated there.

Director Han also had an office established within the Orthopedics Research Institute. He decided to make this place his primary office and focus most of his energy on the Institute.

His work priority was quite clear— to create favorable conditions for the younger generation. This way, with a solid foundation and an excellent platform, young people can soar high.

Old Han thought, Yang Ping must earn his doctorate. This matter needs to be pursued with urgency, and the kid shouldn’t have any say in it.

Only with a doctorate degree can there be room for good development. In the medical field, nobody questions the importance of a doctorate degree.

Currently, Yang Ping only holds a Master’s degree, and is a chief physician. It seems too weak. Only when he completes his doctorate and gets promoted, can he truly take flight.

Old Han has a particular fondness for The Eight Horses. He hung a copy of it in his office at the Orthopedics Research Institute. Of course, he also enjoys Longjing and Beijing opera.

Sitting in his office, with The Eight Horses hanging high behind him, the Longjing on his desk steaming, and humming a pure traditional Beijing opera song— that’s life.

Fujiwara Masao personally made a phone call and sent a formal email, requesting to help Takahashi get an opportunity for advanced studies. He promised to strive and make Chinese language his proficiency.

Old Han found it amusing, “This lad is interesting. Takahashi wanted to study with him but he disdainfully rejected him outright because he couldn’t speak Chinese.”

Every genius has a bit of personality!

Upon careful thought, there’s nothing wrong with it. When we study abroad, do we not also have to cross the language barrier?

Why should foreigners be treated specially? That mindset is baffling!

Speaking of the devil, Director Zhou came calling, asking for Director Han. Upon hearing that Director Han was at the Orthopedics Research Institute, he hurried over. Noticing Director Zhou’s urgency, Director Han greeted him, “Old Zhou, who upset you? Why are you so riled up? Have some tea first, calm yourself.”

Director Han served a cup of tea.

“Who else but the people under your command?” Director Zhou said exasperatedly, not even bothering about the tea.

Director Han chuckled, “Whom, under my command, managed to upset the medical education department? Do they no longer want to conduct research?”

Director Zhou gave a wry smile, “Your subordinate, Yang Ping, Old Han! We can’t spoil the younger generation like this. He’s talented, but we can’t give in to him on everything. What about the situation with Takahashi? Are you really going to side with Yang Ping on this?”

“Takashi? What’s wrong with how Yang Ping handled the situation? If Takahashi does not meet the requirements, that’s just how it is.” Director Han was surprised. Why were they still discussing Takahashi’s matter?

Director Zhou’s anger flared up, “What do you mean by requirements? He’s a foreigner, a well-known international professor. What more requirements do you want? Takahashi travelled thousands of miles to our country. We are a nation of etiquette. We’re hospitable, it’s our tradition. Yesterday, I reported this to Dean Sun and he agreed with me. He’s taking personal charge of this matter and has arranged everything. Yet Yang Ping outright rejected Takahashi and didn’t want to guide him. This is blind conceit. You have to take control, Old Han. Once this kind of behavior is tolerated, it’s going to be a problem managing young people in the future.”

Director Han kept silent. Director Zhou didn’t dare to confront Yang Ping directly. Dean Sun, being more tactful, didn’t dare to approach Director Han either. He had nudged Director Zhou to reason and discuss the matter with Old Han.

Director Zhou, Director Han, and Dean Xia were all part of the first batch of doctors at the hospital. At the time, after the provincial government had decided to establish a hospital for the overseas Chinese, took Xia Changjiang from Nandu Affiliated Hospital One, formed the hospital preparation committee and then brought in both Directors Zhou and Han. The three doctors were founding veteran figures of the hospital and the only fully qualified doctors.

Director Zhou was into thoracic surgery and quite dominant in research. He filed for national research topics as if he were popping popcorn, but his surgical skills were questionable. Regardless of what surgery it was, he was always slow and the results were often mishandled. After several incidents, Dean Xia had no choice but to transfer him to the Medical Education Department to take exclusive charge of research and medical education, an area which he excelled in.

“Old Zhou, regarding this matter, it’s not that I’m biased, but Yang Ping is really blameless. If Takahashi doesn’t meet the requirements, then he just doesn’t. I’ve never understood why foreigners need to be treated specially. Can you explain to me why, when they come for advanced study here, we must provide them with a suite at the Tri-Bo Hotel for accommodation, hire a Japanese chef, assign a dedicated translator, and even life assistance? Now that you’re here, explain it to me.” Director Han was not angry, but rather leisurely.

Director Zhou was lost for words. Reason? Why should foreigners be treated specially? “Well, Old Han, the fact that they’re foreigners is reason enough,” was all he could come up with.

“Alright, Takahashi has already left. He might come back in the future. I hope that through his dedication, he can meet our advanced study requirements. I welcome him to become our department’s first foreign speciality student. Just treat him like a normal speciality student and there is no need for concern,” Old Han was done reasoning with him.

If their relationship weren’t so deep, Old Han would have chased him out. The meeting had concluded, yet he was still fussing over this issue, treating Takahashi like his godfather.

What kind of mentality is this?

It’s a disease. It needs to be cured!

“Old Han, you’re being protective of your protégé!” Director Zhou was anxious about the way he was being reasoned with.

Director Han saw he still wanted to argue, “Old Zhou, I think you’re not well. Perhaps you should get your bone density checked when you have the time?”

“A bone density check? I’m perfectly healthy. Don’t frighten me. How did you figure out that there’s something wrong with my bone density?” Director Zhou did not quite understand at once.

“There’s a significant problem. You must get it checked immediately. An early treatment might still be possible, but it will be too late if we wait.” Director Han said seriously.

Director Zhou was taken aback, “Bone density issues, can it be visually detected?”

“Yes, I noticed it at first glance. Hurry up and get it checked!” Director Han waved his hand, showing impatience.

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Yang Ping led everyone on their ward rounds.

A month before the academic conference, the operations at the general orthopedics outpatient clinic were halted. All the patients, except Sisi and Hermes, were discharged from the hospital.

The lengthening of Hermes’ right tibia was going very smoothly. After another check-up, it was found to have already lengthened by five centimeters.

With the help of the urological surgeons, his equipment upgrade has also been completed smoothly. The surgery was very successful, with the stitches being removed after ten days.

During the ward round in the morning, his fashionable wife was feeding him porridge. Her face adorned a sweet smile. She immediately put down the bowl in her hand and kindly stepped outside when she saw the doctors entering the room.

“How are you feeling, does your right calf have any discomfort?” Yang Ping asked with concern, closely examining the tibia elongation registered on his bedside form.

The form contains the records of the nurses turning the screws. Each day, they lengthening it by one millimeter, evenly split into four operations. They rotated the screw a quarter turn each time, which equals one millimeter.

Once the nurses had performed the operation, they signed, noted the time, the direction in which the screw was rotated, and who performed the operation. This way, nothing would be missed.

“I don’t feel any discomfort. There’s no pain at all, look at this.” Hermes exposed his leg fitted with the external fixation frame. It was almost like a mechanical leg. He demonstrated raising his straight leg and bending his knee and ankle joints.

“Are you satisfied with the urological surgery? Did you experience any adverse effects?” Yang Ping also casually asked.

Although the surgery was performed by the urological department, it was necessary to understand the situation during ward rounds to promptly discover any underlying issues.

You need to pay attention to not just your specialty, but also the problems of other departments; and not just the local problems, but also the overall condition of the body.

“I am satisfied, very much so.” Hermes was preparing to unbuckle his belt, wanting to show the doctors.

Yang Ping waved his hand, “No need to look. Little Five, how long has it been since the stitches were removed? Were there any issues with the surgical incision healing?”

“The stitches were removed ten days ago. The surgical cut healed well. No sign of redness or exudation, A-grade healing.” Little Five was his attending physician. After Hermes’s surgery, he transferred back to the general orthopedic ward three days later, and Little Five had helped him change his medicine multiple times. The surgery was a minimally invasive procedure; it only required one stitch for the incision.

“Are there any issues with the function?” Yang Ping continued to ask.

Since he had undergone this operation, during ward rounds, it was obligatory to understand the postoperative functional status to prevent any complications from occurring and lookout for an immediate intervention.

“It’s brilliant!” Hermes was confident and pleased.

“President Liao said that the result of his surgery is very good. It extended by six centimeters beyond the original length.” Little Five introduced Hermes’s surgical effect to Yang Ping.

“What’s this in your congee?” Zhang Lin noticed things mixed in with the congee.

Hermes laughed, “Oh, this is ginseng and deer antler congee. I have it every morning to nourish my health and help my leg bones to grow faster. The ginseng and deer antler, thinly sliced into the congee, work wonders. Would you like some? Come on, I have plenty more. A friend of mine who deals in medicinal herbs supplied me with these prime products.”

“What are you standing outside for? Help with something!” Hermes yelled at his wife.

Zhang Lin immediately stopped him, “No, no, no. You can keep it for your own use. Listen to me, Old Wang, you should reduce physical activities during the bone elongation period. High frequency activities are not conducive to the ossification process, understand?”

“Hmm, this—” Hermes nodded.

Yang Ping agreed with Zhang Lin, “He’s right, control the frequency.” @@novelbin@@

Hermes nodded. He held Yang Ping’s words in high regard, “I will religiously follow the doctor’s advice!”

Patients who have been sick for a while begin to understand medical terminology. Hermes softly asked, “I heard that the little girl is about to have surgery?”

“Mind your own business and stop prying into others’,” Zhang Lin reproached him.

Hermes sighed, “I used to sigh at the state of this leg. Now, I’ve come to accept it. Compared to others, mine is nothing. People don’t understand the importance of their health until they end up in a hospital bed. Now, I’ve quit smoking and drinking—.”