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How '1923' Made Zane's Skull Surgery Look Real


Published on 2025-03-16 16:03:29 - Esquire
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  • If he's to survive, they will need to drill a hole into his skull and relieve the pressure. Ouch. If you've watched The Pitt, ER, or any other medical drama, you're no doubt familiar with how realistic surgeries look on TV.

The article from MSN discusses how the TV show "1923" realistically portrayed a skull surgery scene involving the character Zane, played by Brian Geraghty. The scene, which takes place in Episode 4, was meticulously crafted to reflect the medical practices of the 1920s. The show's medical advisor, Dr. Terry O'Connor, along with the special effects team, ensured authenticity by using historically accurate surgical tools and techniques. They recreated the procedure known as a craniotomy, where part of the skull is removed to relieve pressure from a brain injury. The article highlights the use of period-appropriate instruments, the detailed makeup to simulate the surgical process, and the consultation with medical professionals to ensure the depiction was as accurate as possible, providing viewers with a visceral and educational glimpse into early 20th-century medicine.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/how-1923-made-zane-s-skull-surgery-look-real/ar-AA1B295f ]