Greys Anatomyfans never forget the horrific plane crash in season 8 that resulted in Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh) and Mark Sloans (Eric Dane) deaths. Although it didnt happen immediately, Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) lost her leg because of the accident.

From season 9 through season 14, when Capshaw left the series, Arizona had a prosthetic leg. Oddly enough, the actor only had to wear it one time in the 141 episodes that her character had it on.

After the plane crash in season 8,Arizonadeveloped a life-threatening infection in her leg. She was adamantly against the surgeons amputating her leg. However, when her condition worsened, Callie had to choose between saving Arizonas life or cutting off her leg. After surgery, it took Arizona a very long time to come to terms with the loss of her leg.

In season 9, episode 4, she finally agreed to go to the hospital to get fitted for a prosthetic leg. TheGreys Anatomyteam hiredA Step Ahead Prostheticsto create the realistic-looking, high-heeled transfemoral prosthesis for Arizona.

The medical lab designed and built a special prop leg with a harness for a non-amputee. It was built from a cast of Capshaws upper thigh, and the technicians used real prosthetic components to make it. The prop was covered with a silicone skin color matching Capshaws skin tones. Although the doctor fits Arizona for the leg in episode 4, she did not use the specialized prop until episode 18.

In a recentGreys Anatomyreunion on Stars in the House, Capshaw made a guest appearance. The hosts asked her the same question that many fans have asked, What was it like filming with a prosthetic leg? Her response was surprising.

So, this was a common question, Capshaw began. What was confusing was that I wasnt actually filming with a prosthetic. We only shot with a prosthetic when we shot Arizona without her pants on. I didnt film with a prosthetic very much.

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Throughout the six seasons, there were only a handful of times where fans saw Capshaws prosthetic leg. Most of the time, she wasnt wearing it.

It was a green screen, she added. It was a lot of CGI. I filmed with a prosthetic once. I tied my leg behind my back and then tied a prosthetic leg on.

During the reunion show, Camilla Luddington discussed the future storyline of her character, Jo Wilson. The surgeon is thinking about switching fields into pediatrics.

Its already been teased, Luddington told the panel. But shes thinking about changing to being an OB. So thats going to be a pretty big storyline for her. Im ready for my pink scrubs. And maybe Capshaw can come back.

Youre never ready for the pink scrubs! Capshaw replied.

The actor didnt indicate whether she would come back to the show, but fans hoped she does. It would be the perfect storyline for her to make a guest appearance.

Greys AnatomySeason 17 returns on March 4, 2021, at 9 p.m. EST.

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'Grey's Anatomy': Arizona Robbins Had a Prosthetic Leg for 141 Episodes, but Jessica Capshaw Only Wore It 1 Time - Showbiz Cheat Sheet