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surgery

[sur-juh-ree] / ˈsɜr dʒə ri /


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Holmes, originally from Northern Ireland, has previously spoken about various health issues, including spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and his struggles walking and using a mobility scooter.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The former This Morning host has talked previously about various health issues including spinal surgery, a double hip replacement, and his struggles walking and using a mobility scooter.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The study included 1,257 patients between the ages of 18 and 65 who underwent bariatric surgery at Vanderbilt Health from 2017 to 2022.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

It wasn’t until his first back surgery in 2014 that his career plummeted for good.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Cat easily imagined the same hands doing surgery, sewing people up, helping them.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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