Actress Uhm Ji-won reveals 18 metal pins after severe fracture surgery, doctors warned of shock or lifelong disability
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Uhm Ji-won revealed she underwent surgery after suffering a severe fracture, requiring 18 metal pins.
- Doctors warned the injury could have led to shock death or lifelong disability.
- The incident occurred during a vacation in Japan, and she shared her experience on the tvN show 'Secretive Women'.
Actress Uhm Ji-won has shared the shocking details of a severe injury she sustained, which resulted in her undergoing surgery with 18 metal pins.
During an episode of the tvN entertainment program 'Secretive Women: Cohabitation with the Enemy,' Uhm Ji-won discussed fractures, revealing the extent of her own recent injury. "Today, our enemy is my story. A fracture," she began, explaining the severity of the incident.
She described the injury as a comminuted fracture, where bones shatter into multiple pieces. The surgery to address this involved the insertion of 18 metal pins to stabilize the fragments. Uhm Ji-won confessed that medical experts had warned her of the grave risks associated with such an injury, including the possibility of death from shock or permanent disability.
The actress recounted that the accident happened while she was on vacation in Japan, highlighting the unexpected and dangerous nature of the situation. The revelation has drawn significant attention, with viewers expressing concern for her well-being.
Today, our enemy is my story. A fracture.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.