How to Use reconstructive surgery in a Sentence

reconstructive surgery

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  • The victim had to have reconstructive surgery on his nose and is now blind in one eye, Jackson said.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 15 June 2022
  • The modern era of plastic surgery evolved from the work of the military and reconstructive surgery.
    — Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Thomas will have reconstructive surgery and the team hasn’t provided a timetable for the surgery or her rehab process.
    — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2022
  • Kureck and his partner, Doug Jones, dug in, not for a simple nip and tuck but full-on reconstructive surgery.
    — Robert Ruffino, House Beautiful, 28 June 2019
  • Spears said the woman spent months in the hospital but had reconstructive surgery and lived.
    — Ben Brasch, ajc, 10 Sep. 2021
  • The injury, which required reconstructive surgery, cost her a chance to play as a freshman.
    — Tony Baranek, chicagotribune.com, 22 July 2021
  • Woods had reconstructive surgery on his left knee a week later.
    — Doug Ferguson, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 June 2018
  • Cook will have reconstructive surgery once the swelling subsides.
    — USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2017
  • The results of the woman’s reconstructive surgery were announced by 3DBio in a news release.
    — New York Times, 2 June 2022
  • After reconstructive surgery, that drive he was born with has put him ahead of schedule in his rehab.
    — Richard Obert, azcentral, 13 June 2019
  • Her voice is hoarse and cracked, following reconstructive surgery to her face.
    — Paula Hancocks, CNN, 17 June 2024
  • Skin is used for burn victims and reconstructive surgery.
    — Sandy Bauers, Philly.com, 18 Jan. 2018
  • But eight days after the Open, Woods had season-ending reconstructive surgery on his leg.
    — Steve Dimeglio, USA TODAY, 11 June 2018
  • Witt will require reconstructive surgery and miss the remainder of the 2022 season.
    — Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Mar. 2022
  • In that case, a patient might also require reconstructive surgery to restore the mouth.
    — Sarah Jacob, SELF, 7 Sep. 2021
  • Owen Johnson III, the chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the facility, in the statement.
    — Julissa Treviño, Smithsonian, 16 May 2018
  • The next day, doctors performed anal reconstructive surgery on her.
    — Challen Stephens | Cstephens@al.com, al, 29 Oct. 2020
  • When a fight ends with her husband dead and Julien disfigured, the lover undergoes reconstructive surgery to look like the husband and hide the murder.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 July 2023
  • Among them was hairstylist Joyce Gilliard, who was injured in the train crash that killed Jones and had to have reconstructive surgery after her arm was broken.
    — Matt Stiles, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Her lawsuit claims the SUV ran over her right hand, requiring reconstructive surgery.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2020
  • The Dodgers already know that the two-way star will not pitch again until 2025 after having a second reconstructive surgery on his elbow last year.
    — Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024
  • What remained of her left thumb, wrist and palm left open the possibility of reconstructive surgery.
    — Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Goodall, who is scheduled for reconstructive surgery in April, will continue on to the All-State championships next weekend back in Methuen.
    — Michael McMahon, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Feb. 2020
  • Jones underwent reconstructive surgery that day, with three plates — above his eye, under his eye near his cheek and just above his jaw — and 20 screws inserted.
    — Michael Osipoff, Post-Tribune, 15 June 2019
  • Jay Leno has opened up again about his recent injuries and reconstructive surgeries.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2023
  • What does this mean for a patient needing or wanting reconstructive surgery?
    — Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 9 Dec. 2022
  • But there are slashes to faces requiring surgery and reconstructive surgery.
    — Rebecca Boone, The Seattle Times, 3 July 2018
  • The last phase of her journey will come soon and involve reconstructive surgery, with routine blood work and office visits to follow, Engel said.
    — Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2020
  • The second-year pro out of Central Florida will have reconstructive surgery.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 13 Oct. 2020
  • Wyatt Brooks since the incident has recovered from his injuries, which required reconstructive surgery to his face and neck, and has prioritized time with his family, Brewster said.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024

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