Chapter 350: The Chaperone's First Job

"Xiao Ji, how do you know this so clearly?" Deng Chaohong asked in surprise.

"I've read the relevant journal articles; I've read every issue," Ji Xiang smiled.

Although the System NPC's own specialty is not Orthopedics, he is like an omnipotent doctor; no matter what one asks, he always provides an answer.

Rotator Cuff Injury, Arthroscopic Surgery—diseases and surgeries that have nothing to do with Cardiothoracic Surgery—the System NPC handles them with ease.

And it is not just handling them with ease; the System NPC has unique insights and in-depth research into orthopedic surgeries, which is what Ji Xiang admires most.

"It's roughly like this. Lu Kai didn't explain it clearly, but I suspect it's Bone Dissolution," Deng Chaohong finally said.

"Xiao Ji," Deng Chaohong "questioned" again, "You tell me, what causes the complication after a Rotator Cuff Injury—Acromial Bone Dissolution?"

"Suture Knot Impingement," Ji Xiang gave a definitive answer without hesitation.

Deng Chaohong nodded. General Manager Xu Leyu was already accustomed to Ji Xiang being able to provide the correct answer every time; he just felt a bit dejected inside.

That even a "Standardized Training Student" knows these things, while he himself hasn't encountered many, is undeniably a regret.

However, Xu Leyu smiled after a second thought; after all, Ji Xiang is the number one Standardized Training Student in the country.

The country is so vast, and the land of China is full of hidden talents; no matter what it is, as long as one can reach the number one spot, it must be incredibly impressive.

What's more, Ji Xiang's number one status is a perfect-score number one; one absolutely cannot look at him with the mindset of viewing a Standardized Training Student.

"Xiao Ji, impressive," Xu Leyu said with a chuckle.

Just as they were talking, Lu Kai returned.

"Professor Deng, the Patient is almost here. You see..."

"It's fine, I still have some work to do here. Wait for them to arrive," Deng Chaohong gave Lu Kai plenty of face.

Although this kid Lu Kai's work is usually not as good as Ji Xiang's, one cannot always compare everything to Ji Xiang. Lu Kai's strengths are being diligent, having a sweet mouth, and being solid in his work.

Therefore, Deng Chaohong did not want Lu Kai to encounter difficulties the first time he acted as a chaperone, even though Deng Chaohong didn't know what a so-called chaperone was either.

Ji Xiang accompanied Deng Chaohong on the follow-up visit. The project he and Zhao Zhe are doing also includes follow-ups. The questions that need to be asked are much the same, and the work was done quickly without omissions. Deng Chaohong was extremely satisfied with this.

Half an hour later, a crowd swarmed in.

Lu Kai hunched his back, smiling obsequiously like a grandson, and soon brought a young man over.

"This is Professor Deng Chaohong, the doctor who performs the best Arthroscopic Surgery at our Second Affiliated Hospital."

"I wouldn't say that, I just do more of them," Deng Chaohong shook hands with the Family Member, then took the film and inserted it into the film viewer.

Ji Xiang glanced at the film and confirmed that the diagnosis he and Deng Chaohong had made earlier was correct.

Acromial Bone Dissolution caused by Suture Knot Impingement after Arthroscopic Surgery for Rotator Cuff Injury.

It sounds complicated, but simply put, the suture knot constantly rubs against the bone as the shoulder joint moves, causing severe wear and tear on the bone under the acromion, leading to damage; this is what is called Bone Dissolution.

Ji Xiang's attention was on the Patient.

The Patient is 19 years old and looks extremely dejected. His right shoulder is drooping, and he uses his left hand for everything, as if his right hand didn't exist at all.

This is human self-protection, but Ji Xiang still found it strange: can such a habit be formed in just over 6 months?

The most common post-operative condition for orthopedic patients is Muscle Atrophy, caused by insufficient movement. The young Patient is only 19, and he already has obvious signs of Muscle Atrophy.

Ji Xiang's heart stirred, and he prepared to try it out after returning home.

After Deng Chaohong performed the physical examination and confirmed it, he communicated with the Family Member for over ten minutes. The family didn't directly say they would handle the hospitalization procedures; they probably still wanted to look around in the Provincial Hospital, or perhaps even go to the Imperial Capital.

After sending them off, Lu Kai was still very nervous. He walked in and picked up his cup, wanting to take a drink of water.

But he picked up the cup and made the motion of drinking without opening his mouth, spilling water all over himself.

"Lu Kai, you really are something," Xu Leyu knew he was nervous, so he handed him a tissue and mocked him.

"General Manager Xu..." Only then did Lu Kai slowly feel better. While busily wiping the water stains off his body, he smiled bitterly, "I feel like this is bloodline suppression."

"Damn! Are you related by blood to that person in the county?" Xu Leyu was surprised.

"Bloodline suppression doesn't necessarily have to be caused by blood relations," Deng Chaohong was quite understanding, "It makes sense that township-level officials used to be called local emperors. Xiao Lu's situation can also be explained this way."

"But calling it bloodline suppression is going too far."

"A long time ago, there was a criminal. Have you seen the movie 'Northeast of the North'?" Deng Chaohong asked.

The few young people shook their heads.

"If nothing else, this movie is adapted from a real case from back then. At that time, there was almost no surveillance system, and the criminal committed hundreds of crimes."

"What kind of case was it exactly?" Xu Leyu asked curiously.

"The main culprit had a nickname called 'Shuangqiao Old Hooligan'."

"..."

"..."

The few of them roughly understood what it was about and all looked at Deng Chaohong, waiting for him to continue.

"At that time, hundreds of militiamen were mobilized to catch the criminal, but the criminal was very cunning and slippery; he kept fleeing and even continued to commit crimes."

"Later, the police requested ace police dogs to join the fight, but whenever there was a lead, the police dogs would always flee in panic."

"Damn, why?" Xu Leyu was surprised.

"The criminal used to be a veterinarian. He collected some tiger urine. He was very good at using soil soaked in tiger urine to isolate himself, making the police dogs fearful and afraid to approach."

"!!!"

"This is bloodline suppression," Deng Chaohong said, "The brain's processing of fear is inherently a protective mechanism for organisms under fear, so bloodline suppression has been preserved and strengthened."

Ji Xiang suddenly thought of that ridiculous skill—"The Gaze of a Superior Doctor."

It is estimated that the origin of this skill also comes from bloodline suppression.

Although he hadn't used it for a long time, Ji Xiang always felt particularly awkward whenever he thought of this skill.

Now, every time he returns to the Urology Department, the way Wu Zong looks at him is not right, so Ji Xiang doesn't want to use it even more.

However, the only time Ji Xiang didn't regret using this skill was when he stood up to Qin Chu and Ling Tian. If there were another chance, Ji Xiang would definitely do it again without hesitation.

"So Xiao Lu's performance is also normal," Deng Chaohong said, then looked at Lu Kai and smiled, "But Xiao Lu, the more humble you are, the harder your work will be in the future."

"Ah, why?" Although Lu Kai did not understand, he immediately leaned in.

"What would a Patient know?" Deng Chaohong said, "You are the professional, and the person you recommend is the best. If you yourself have no confidence, yet expect the Patient and the Family Member to believe in you, isn't that a joke?"

Lu Kai seemed to have a slight realization; he thought for a long time, then nodded vigorously.

(End of chapter)