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Update on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's Health

From the Governor's Press Office

This morning, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger underwent successful surgery to repair his right femur, which he fractured while skiing in Sun Valley, Idaho on December 23, 2006. The surgical team performed an open reduction internal fixation on the upper part of the thigh bone. The surgery lasted an hour and a half, the Governor was cleared to resume his duties as Governor at approximately 10:45 a.m. and he is expected to have a full and speedy recovery.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Ehrhart today issued the following statement regarding the health of Governor Schwarzenegger:

"At 9:45 this morning our surgical team, consisting of myself, two assistant surgeons, an anesthesiologist and two nurses, completed a successful open reduction internal fixation on the upper part of Governor Schwarzenegger's thigh bone. The surgery involved using cables and screws to wire the two main fragments of the Governor's broken femur bone back together. It lasted approximately an hour an a half, was without complication, and the post-operation x-rays look great.

"Following the surgery, the Governor was awake, alert and talking in the recovery room. He is now fully coherent and I have cleared him to resume his duties as Governor. The Governor will remain in the hospital for three days, as is standard for this type of operation. Recovery will take approximately eight weeks and I expect the Governor to fully recover. The Governor is not in a cast and will use crutches to walk while his leg heals."

First Lady Maria Shriver issued the following statement today following Governor Schwarzenegger's surgery:

"When we checked Arnold into the hospital on Christmas night he was looking forward to his surgery. He has been in good spirits. He asked when he could get back to work and he's looking forward to his inauguration next week. Our children and I are grateful for everyone's support and prayers."

Statement by Legal Affairs Secretary Andrea Hoch regarding governing of the state:

"I have notified Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante that Governor Schwarzenegger has been cleared by Dr. Ehrhart to resume his duties as Governor."

Posted on December 26, 2006

Comments

In 0ctober 2006 I had a complete r/knee replaced with complications. My first day home after one month in hospital and rehab; heading for the bathroom I collapsed due to my r/femur snapped, ouch, bloody ouch.
So back in the hospital and rehab; for another month.
My poor wife.
Good look Govenor to you and yours, from a fellow Republican, you are doing a great job for us.
Loyal to the core.
Trevor L jones. ...... 78 years young.

Posted by: Trevor L Jones at January 11, 2007 11:29 PM

Put him in a wheel chair and let him run for president. We need another Roosevelt.

Posted by: Jonathan at February 21, 2007 12:49 PM

These "first lady" titles go on my nerves. It suggests that we are secondary, subservient people.
Wonder if their thurd would be called first too?

Posted by: stefan velcicky at January 5, 2008 08:07 AM

why do you get good health care . how about are seniors, they work half of there lives .and you are doing so much budjet cuts its not even funny .How about you and your family, and your office take a big cut . you put us in the mess were in.help the poor ,and not worry about the rich why do football basketball, baseball players make so much money .Take from them.us poor people have it hard as it is.so i think you should review the wealthy people first cut back on them first.

Posted by: yvetta caro at September 18, 2009 07:20 PM

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