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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | $ 4,136 | $ 4,186
Additions and adjustments | 2,330 | 66
Foreign exchange | (110) | (116)
Goodwill, Ending balance | 6,356 | 4,136
Orthopaedics |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | 2,344 | 2,386
Additions and adjustments | 72 | 20
Foreign exchange | (44) | (62)
Goodwill, Ending balance | 2,372 | 2,344
MedSurg |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | 782 | 726
Additions and adjustments | 2,196 | 46
Foreign exchange | (44) | 10
Goodwill, Ending balance | 2,934 | 782
Neuro and Spine |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill, Beginning balance | 1,010 | 1,074
Additions and adjustments | 62 | 0
Foreign exchange | (22) | (64)
Goodwill, Ending balance | $ 1,050 | $ 1,010

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