Also known as: Thickened heart muscle
Dr. Kelso assigns JD to evaluate Jordan Sullivan, a hospital board member, for possible hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after she nearly fainted. The condition is mentioned as the reason for her hospital visit and drives JD's interactions with her throughout the episode.
Also known as: Broken thigh bone
Carla's mother suffers a non-displaced femoral fracture after falling in the shower. This injury creates relationship tension between Carla and Turk, as Carla blames Turk for leaving her mother alone, which becomes a subplot throughout the episode.
Also known as: Broken jaw
A patient with a wired-shut jaw requiring IV nutrition is briefly featured in a scene where JD awkwardly keeps asking questions despite the patient being unable to speak, highlighting the challenges of intern communication.