10 days ago a friend of mine slipped and hurt her wrist. Although uncomfortable and bruised, she felt that it was just a sprain. He husband strapped it up and she kept it immobile. Yesterday she was persuaded to seek medical advice, something I suggested at the time of the accident. She attended the new Esnaf Hospital. After taking two x-rays they said her wrist was not broken. They applied a splint and gave her an injection and sent her away, say she should return today to see the orthopaedic doctor. On arrival today they said they needed to take another x-ray, which they did. Today's diagnosis was that a small bone was displaced. They said it would heal but could restrict wrist movement in the future. The said it would be best to have the bone re-aligned and a cast applied. They said that there was a 'possibility' that they may have to pin the bone. She has to go in tomorrow and they have said it will be a 10 minute job done under local jab. Cost 3,000 ytl without the pin and 4,000 ytl if the pin is required. This should be used as a bench mark for anyone needing medical attention who does not have SGK or private medical insurance,