The child is so young, the parents' biggest worry is the huge risk brought by surgery and the unsightly scars it may leave. They are even more concerned whether the arm can regain normal mobility after treatment.
Some severe falls can cripple a child.
"From the X-rays, the child's right shoulder joint dislocation is severe. I can try to manually reduce it, and if successful, he might just need to rest for about a month to recover. If manual reduction is unsuccessful, surgery might then be considered."
Zhou Can has observed several senior doctors in clinics multiple times.
Although this is his first time treating patients alone, he is fully capable of addressing the questions from the families and patients.
Not giving definite answers but leaving room for possibilities is a fundamental principle in doctor-patient communication.
Many medical conditions can change in an instant.
