Also known as: Bamboo spine
A young man with severe progressive ankylosing spondylitis has been bent over for 19 years. He undergoes complex multi-level spinal osteotomy surgery in OR 2.0 to correct his posture, facing significant risks including cord injury and respiratory complications during the procedure.
Also known as: Collapsed lung
During spine surgery, when Kuan-yu's posture is corrected, his atrophied chest muscles likely cause a rib fracture that punctures his lung, requiring emergency needle decompression by Dr. Marcel during the operation.
A man in his 40s suffers a motor vehicle collision with T-bone impact, resulting in posterior hip dislocation and pelvic hematoma with active bleeding requiring embolization in interventional radiology.
Also known as: Dislocated hip
Motor vehicle collision victim presents with left-sided posterior hip dislocation requiring Allis reduction after treatment of pelvic hematoma.
Also known as: Puff of smoke disease
A new mother presents with nausea, vomiting, and hypertension initially thought to be stress-related. She suffers acute stroke symptoms in the ED and is diagnosed with Moyamoya disease, a progressive cerebrovascular disorder causing arterial blockage and abnormal vessel formation. She opts for immediate neurosurgery despite having a newborn.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Dr. Archer has recently had a peritoneal dialysis catheter placed for renal failure and is starting home dialysis. He struggles with physical limitations during procedures and keeping his condition private from his newly sober son Sean.