Segment and Geographic Data (Segment Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
|
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Capital Expenditures During Period | $ 761 | $ 755 | $ 575 |
| Operating Segments | |||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Capital Expenditures During Period | 516 | 506 | 362 |
| Operating Segments | Orthopaedics | |||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Capital Expenditures During Period | 351 | 340 | 225 |
| Operating Segments | MedSurg and Neurotechnology | |||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Capital Expenditures During Period | 165 | 166 | 137 |
| Corporate and Other | |||
| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
| Capital Expenditures During Period | $ 245 | $ 249 | $ 213 |