Democrat Kerry to Have Minor Shoulder Surgery

Yahoo! News ^ | March 27, 2004 | Reuters

[kennedy]

Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry (news - web sites) will have minor outpatient surgery on his right shoulder next week that may keep him off the campaign trail for up to four days.

Spokesman David Wade said the Massachusetts senator aggravated an old injury to a tendon from the sub-scapularis muscle -- which helps move the shoulder -- earlier this year when he braced himself against an abrupt stop on a bus tour in Iowa during the race for the Democratic nomination.

"He will have outpatient surgery on his shoulder on Wednesday at Massachusetts General Hospital," Wade said. "It's a quick procedure that usually lasts less than an hour."

The injury did not bother Kerry during a recent weeklong skiing and snowboarding vacation in Idaho nor does it prevent him from occasionally tossing a football and baseball with reporters and staff.

Wade said Kerry, 60, was not in pain, except when he made a certain movement such as "picking up a baby on the rope line."

However, he wanted to repair the tear to prevent further injury and "decided it would be better just to get it fixed now," Wade added.

Kerry was expected to wear a sling for a few days and spend time working at home in Boston before returning to the campaign trail.

[shiva]

F'ing French looking Kerry, a 'Nam Vet? Are You series?

[kennedy]

In that case, then the Republicans should have been embarrassed by Dole in '96.

Some of us were, but not for that reason.

[GretchenEE]

Bus-stop lurching brace

or

colliding with an SS agent and falling on his kiester?

[Recovering_Democrat]

I swear I'm not reading ahead: is he going to have his CHIP removed??

[Lancey Howard]

Spokesman David Wade said the Massachusetts senator aggravated an old injury to a tendon from the sub-scapularis muscle -- which helps move the shoulder -- earlier this year when he braced himself against an abrupt stop on a bus tour

These people simply cannot stop lying.

[OldFriend]

Will he be suing the secret service agent who made him fall?

[Lady Jag]

It could have been that mincing accident...

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[Peach]

More likely he hurt it when he fell six times on the slopes! Hah.

[Spotsy]

I agree with you - cover story for botox, chemical peel, or some other beauty treatment

[Charles Henrickson]

Wade said Kerry, 60, was not in pain, except when he made a certain movement such as "picking up a baby on the rope line."

Funny, doesn't seem to be stopping him here, as he's working his way toward the babe on the rope line:

[noexcuses]

I agree with you - cover story for botox, chemical peel, or some other beauty treatment

or a complicated exfoliation :-)

[Spotsy]

I swear I'm not reading ahead: is he going to have his CHIP removed??

LOL!!!! But which chip - the arrogance one or the Hillary-controlled self-destruct one? I guess it would have to be the first, because Hill still needs the second.

[EllaMinnow]

That's the funniest thing I've seen all day!

[malia]

I heard the bus driver was sued! That's what I heard on the net. So it's gotta be true.

[KC Burke]

Must have hurt from too many pats on his back.

Actually, I would have expected hip surgery. The repeated insertion of a foot in one's mouth puts a real twist on that hip joint.

[livius]

Actually, I think Hellary is going to try to get the nomination out of it.

Kerry has been a dud. They're easing him out.

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

This weakling will never survive the rigors of the campaign trail!

All that macho showmanship is catching up.

He is weak in mind and body........and soul.

[ServesURight]

In that case, then the Republicans should have been embarrassed by Dole in '96.

Dole's ED problems began AFTER the '96 election. Plus he already resigned from his Senate seat.

[RightWhale]

It was the snowboard. Must be, since none of his Purple Heart injuries seem to be bothering him at all.

[RightWhale]

It was the snowboard. Must be, since none of his Purple Heart injuries seem to be bothering him at all.