Also known as: Hole in the heart
Sarah has had a VSD since childhood. Dr. Pierce offers to repair it using a catheter-based approach after Sarah's ear reattachment surgery, which would allow her to play rugby.
Also known as: Traumatic ear amputation
Sarah's ear is accidentally severed when DeLuca slips during a procedure. Dr. Avery successfully reattaches it surgically, though it leads to legal concerns and a suspension for Dr. Kepner.
Also known as: Mild traumatic brain injury
DeLuca sustains a grade-3 concussion after slipping on the severed ear. He requires monitoring in a patient room with rest and minimal stimuli.
Also known as: Broken leg
Rugby player sustains a leg fracture that develops into compartment syndrome requiring emergency fasciotomy to prevent limb loss.
Also known as: Cast too tight
Chris develops compartment syndrome in his leg with loss of pulse, requiring emergency fasciotomy by Dr. Hunt to save the limb.
Also known as: Cauliflower ear
Sarah initially presents with a collection of blood in her outer ear from a rugby injury that requires drainage before the more serious ear amputation occurs.
12-year-old cancer patient experiencing severe nausea from chemotherapy. Dr. Karev attempts to authorize medical marijuana (CBD oil) to manage symptoms and avoid NG tube placement, creating conflict with the patient's grandmother.
Also known as: Liver failure
Research context: Mouse model with liver removed survived using injected hepatocytes and polymer scaffold, demonstrating Grey and Wilson's mini-liver technology for the patent negotiation.