Also known as: Eye socket fracture
DeLuca sustains a severe orbital floor fracture with muscle entrapment after being beaten by Alex Karev. The trapped eye muscle requires urgent surgical intervention to prevent permanent vision loss and preserve his surgical career.
Also known as: Blood in the eye
DeLuca has a grade four (eight-ball) hyphema where the anterior chamber of his eye is completely filled with blood. This requires immediate surgical drainage to prevent permanent vision loss and threatens his ability to continue as a surgeon.
Also known as: Broken nose
DeLuca sustains a nasal fracture with posterior bleeding that requires immediate reduction and airway management due to aspiration risk.
Also known as: Broken collarbone
DeLuca sustains a clavicle fracture with obvious deformity as part of his assault injuries, requiring imaging and management.
Also known as: Fractured cheekbone
DeLuca sustains a possible zygomatic fracture as part of blunt trauma to the face from the assault.
Also known as: Alcohol poisoning
Jo Wilson becomes severely intoxicated at Owen and Amelia's wedding, leading to the misunderstanding that precipitates Alex's assault on DeLuca. Her intoxication is a critical plot element that drives the episode's central conflict.