Also known as: Amniotic bands
Sloan Riley's fetus has amniotic tissue bands wrapped around both legs, creating severe constriction and risk of limb loss. The episode focuses on the decision to perform high-risk fetal surgery versus waiting until after birth.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
NFL quarterback Tom Kates sustains a splenic injury from a football hit that progressively bleeds, requiring surgical removal of the spleen.
Also known as: Head laceration
Tom Kates initially presents with head trauma from being tackled, diagnosed as a concussion with no surgical intervention needed.
Also known as: Panic attacks
Tom Kates experiences panic attacks related to his fear of playing football and potential injury, driven by anxiety about being a father and remembering his child.
Also known as: Severe hip arthritis
Tom Kates has severe knee degeneration requiring unicondylar knee replacement, which will end his football career permanently.
Also known as: Heart valve disease
Ruthie Carlin requires valve replacement surgery, with the episode focusing on Cristina Yang performing her first solo valve replacement and the patient's indecision between porcine and bovine valve options.
Also known as: Lacerated bile duct
Patient previously had his common bile duct accidentally clipped during cholecystectomy by Chief Webber, requiring ongoing follow-up care and contributing to the chief's fear of operating.
Also known as: Alcoholism
The episode ends with the revelation that Chief Webber has relapsed and is drinking again, indicated by Meredith's final line.