Also known as: Facial cut
Patient suffered severe facial lacerations from a Great Dane attack while attempting to resuscitate the dog at a dog show. Required maxillofacial surgery and caused conflict between surgical teams over OR priority.
Also known as: Testicles migrated into pelvic wall
Same patient's testicles migrated into the pelvic wall as an automatic anatomic response to the predator attack. This rare condition created conflict between urology and plastic surgery over surgical priority.
Also known as: Superficial partial thickness burn
Patient presented with second-degree burns in the shape of a cell phone on his face after his phone exploded. Required morphine and surgical treatment.
Also known as: Dislocated finger
Dr. O'Hara dislocated her middle finger during a gurney transfer. The injury required examination and caused significant pain and nausea.