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surgery

[sur-juh-ree] / ˈsɜr dʒə ri /


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Chelsea captain Reece James is set to miss three months of action after undergoing knee surgery.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

It is unclear whether Joel underwent the procedure, although the “Uptown Girl” singer initially postponed his concerts in March 2025 after undergoing unspecified surgery and physical therapy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Such treatments could eventually benefit people who have difficulty exercising, including those recovering from major surgery, serious illness, or chronic conditions such as cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

“In almost every case, it’d be better to avoid the surgery than to expose the patient to the risk of a botched operation.”

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Clothes, vacations, plastic surgery, telescopes, traveling circuses, radioactive spiders, trips to the moon, and then the suggestions got weird.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

In terms of the South American trip, Venuta said that "generally, the rule is to avoid air travel for about 20 days following these surgeries, though there is obviously some flexibility."

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Steris said Monday the deal would expand its portfolio, adding consumable products used in surgeries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Cartilage samples collected during knee replacement surgeries responded to the treatment by beginning to produce new, functional cartilage.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes and other healthcare facilities are also identified as high risk locations.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Each day had been filled with surgeries and follow-up surgeries, physical therapy, daily visits from his mother and from Garvey, and a constant flow of visitors from the Circle wishing him well.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen


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