Also known as: Broken hand bones
Derek Shepherd is recovering from multiple hand fractures with median nerve injury sustained in the plane crash. This is mentioned as part of his ongoing recovery arc and affects his ability to perform surgery.
Also known as: Nerve damage in hand
Derek sustained median nerve injury to his hand in the plane crash, which is affecting his surgical abilities and recovery.
Also known as: Compound leg fracture
Arizona Robbins suffered an open femur fracture in the plane crash that resulted in above-knee amputation. She is now dealing with significant disability, loss of independence, and struggling with basic functions like toileting.
Also known as: Leg amputation above the knee
Arizona is adapting to life after above-knee amputation from the plane crash. The episode focuses heavily on her struggle with independence, dignity, and accepting help from Callie.
Also known as: Broken leg bones
16-year-old solo sailor Emery suffered severe tibia and fibula fractures when a mast crushed her leg during a sailing accident. The injury was initially without blood flow to the foot, raising concerns about amputation, but Callie was able to restore blood flow and save the foot through surgery.
Also known as: Blood vessel damage in leg
Emery had no pulse in her injured foot initially due to vascular compromise from the severe leg fracture. Callie successfully restored blood flow through surgical intervention, allowing the foot to be saved.
Also known as: Belly button hernia
Roxie, a patient undergoing excess skin removal after 100-pound weight loss, also required umbilical hernia repair during her surgery. April Kepner performed the hernia repair while plastics handled the skin removal.
Also known as: Excess skin removal
Roxie underwent surgery for excess skin removal after losing 100 pounds. The procedure was complicated by the need for concurrent hernia repair and was motivated by her desire to feel attractive and finally consummate her relationship with her fiancé.
Also known as: Enlarged heart muscle disease
Mr. Patel underwent ventricular reduction surgery with Dr. Thomas for his enlarged heart. Cristina Yang observed the procedure and learned Thomas's signature double-layer suturing technique for myocardium repair.
Also known as: Leaky heart valve
Dr. Russell mentioned consulting on a patient with mitral regurgitation who would likely need mitral annuloplasty with relocation of the posterior papillary muscle tip. This was used to entice Cristina to put in time with Dr. Thomas.