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In “Home Surgery,” the story unfolds in the frontier town of Dodge City, where tensions mount when a rancher develops a dangerously gangrenous leg in a remote homestead. With a qualified doctor unavailable, the rancher’s condition threatens his life unless immediate action is taken. Matt Dillon arrives on the scene and must coordinate a forced and risky “home surgery” – the removal of the affected limb under crude frontier conditions. The drama builds as Dillon struggles with the moral weight of such a drastic measure, the fear and anguish of the rancher’s family, and the threat of infection and death. Ultimately, the procedure is carried out, the outcome is uncertain until the final moments, and the episode highlights the harsh realities of medical emergencies in a lawless, underserviced frontier.

Historical Background & Significance

This episode originally aired on the radio version of Gunsmoke on September 13, 1952.

The series itself began in April 1952 and ran on radio until 1961.

The story reflects the frontier‑justice ethos of the show: the marshal is not only a lawman but often a moral agent, stepping into crises of many kinds—from violence to sickness—in a town with minimal infrastructure.

The title “Home Surgery” underscores how westward expansion, isolation, and lack of facilities forced people into extraordinary circumstances—something the radio show used to highlight the ruggedness of the Old West.