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Saturday, December 24, 2005

东亚大夫

Western medicine: frozen shoulder
Treatment:
1) analgesics, physiotherapy

2) manipulation under GA

Chinese medicine
Treatment:
1)Manipulation under er.. no anasthesia (ouch ouch..)

2)Physiotherapy lesson (exercises to be done at home)

Time treated at western doctor: at most 30mins
Time treated at chinese sinseh: 1/1/2 hrs

Medical fees (western): $18 for consultation, more for physio... dunno cost of manipulation under GA because not done yet
Medical fees (chinese): Fees for both above stated treatment: $30

Western medicine: Plantar fasciitis
Treatment:
1) Analgesia, rest, soft support for soles

2) Injection of steroids and lignocaine

Chinese medicine
Treatment:
1) Acupuncture with electrical stimulation

2) 推拿 for sole of foot

Time taken in western medicine: at most 10mins
Time taken in chinese medicine: 1/1/2 hrs

Amount paid for western treatment: $10 for consultation, more for analgesia.. (about $20) no local injection done yet..
Amount paid for chinese treatment: $30 for both above stated treatment

What next to compare? Outcome.... have to wait few days for dad and mom's response to treatment..

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