Surgery

- Alternate name: Operation
- Latin translation: Hand work
- Can be a form of treatment
- Duration: Minutes to hours
- Can be inpatient or outpatient
- 2005: 44.9 million inpatient procedures performed in U.S.CDC: Inpatient Procedures

Surgery is a medical practice that uses instruments and tools to manipulate the body. Surgery may be used to treat or cure diseases, reverse injuries or for cosmetic purposes.
History

According to researchers, there is evidence that nearly 9,000 years ago people in Pakistan used dental drills made of flint to help alleviate tooth pain.BBC News: Stone age man used dentist drill (April 6, 2006)
Types
- Major
- Minor
- Elective
- Required
- Emergency
Common Procedures
Disclaimer

The content on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for information on surgery.

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- Just did my first long walk since my shoulder surgery. 6 miles. Let's see how I'll feel tomorrow.
- Dear Surgeon...I know you want the lump sum for this surgery but I too want the pain to cease. Continued pain equals continued payments.
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- Brother is out of 2nd surgery. They had him put weight on his leg this AM, he did ok. Pic of metal in his arm http://twitpic.com/qj9xn
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