Consultant Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, underwent hip substitute surgical procedure at this time following a tumble she took whereas on an official journey to Luxembourg Friday.
Whereas particulars had been scant yesterday when the incident occurred, particulars emerged at this time, partly from Pelosi’s spokesman. The Former Home Speaker, 84, was in Luxembourg as a part of a congressional delegation to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of WWII’s Battle of the Bulge. Pelosi reportedly fell down marble stairs on the Grand Ducal Palace, fracturing a hip.
As we speak, Pelosi spokesperson Ian Krager confirmed the surgical procedure. “Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a profitable hip substitute and is effectively on the mend,” Krager stated in a press release to information media.
Krager additionally famous that Pelosi is “receiving wonderful therapy from docs and medical professionals” in Luxembourg however “appears to be like ahead to returning dwelling to the U.S. quickly.” No timeframe on her return to the States was forthcoming.
Pelosi’s fall was the second this week for a congressional octogenarian: The 82-year-old Kentucky Republican Senator Mitch McConnell tripped within the Capitol, spraining his wrist and struggling a facial minimize.
