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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 1H 1M

The Cases That Make Surgeons Lose Sleep

from The Device Girls · host Sarah Kruse & Haley Gibson

🔥 What are the cases that trauma surgeons never forget?In this episode of The Device Girls, we sit down with Dr. Antebi, an orthopedic trauma surgeon, and his wife Mindy, an ICU nurse, for an honest conversation about the realities of trauma medicine, rebuilding bodies after devastating injuries, and the emotional weight healthcare workers carry.From life-changing accidents and amputations to the patients that stay with you long after the surgery ends, Dr. Antebi shares what it’s really like being the surgeon hospitals call when cases are at their worst.But this conversation goes deeper than medicine.We also talk about the emotional toll of healthcare, marriage in medicine, staying healthy in high-stress careers, and what it means to care for people, even in the hardest situations.This episode is raw, funny, inspiring, and full of moments that will completely change the way you think about trauma surgeons.🎙️ Episode Highlights:• The trauma cases surgeons never forget• What happens when injuries are too severe to repair• The emotional side of orthopedic trauma nobody talks about• The patient story that challenged everything• The truth about health, aging, and protecting your body• Nurse + surgeon marriage and making it work in healthcare• Why resistance training matters more than you think⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro01:12 How Dr. Antebi became an orthopedic trauma surgeon08:43 What trauma surgery actually looks like17:55 Being on the other side as a patient30:20 The reality of pain, health & aging41:18 The patient story that changed everything52:30 Marriage, medicine & balance57:30 What he hopes to be remembered for💬 Question for you:What part of this conversation stuck with you most?👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who’d love it.🎧 The Device Girls PodcastHosted by Sarah & HaleyInstagram: @sarahekruse @haleygibssonfit Views expressed are our own.#TheDeviceGirls #TraumaSurgeon #OrthopedicSurgery #HealthcarePodcast #NurseLife #MedicalPodcast #TraumaMedicine #SurgeonLife #HealthcareWorkers

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