a pocket-sized, essential reference that provides the essential verbal terminology needed to achieve an excellent operative dictation note. It also provides illustrations of basic operative instruments and skeleton history and physical examination dictations. Current Procedural Terminology codes (CPT codes) are provided with each operative note; to assist the novice surgeon in becoming a verbally skilled surgeon, well versed in CPT code application. Practice makes perfect, and by rehearsing your operation in a well structured, systematic and cohesive fashion, you will improve your operative efficiency and medico-legal sustaining jargon; a prerogative in our day.