Pawan Kalyan Undergoes Shoulder Surgery for Rotator Cuff Injury
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan underwent successful right shoulder surgery at a Mumbai hospital on Saturday to treat a severe rotator cuff injury and an avulsion fracture. The 3.5-hour procedure was performed by Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala's team. He is recovering well under medical observation, while surgery on his left shoulder will be planned after recovery.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan successfully underwent shoulder surgery at a hospital in Mumbai on Saturday, July 11, to treat severe rotator cuff injuries and an avulsion fracture in his right shoulder. The procedure, which lasted approximately three-and-a-half hours, was performed by a team of doctors led by renowned orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala.
According to an official statement, the surgery was completed successfully and Pawan Kalyan was shifted to the recovery room. He is recovering well from the effects of anaesthesia and remains under the close observation of the treating medical team.
Pawan Kalyan Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery in Mumbai
Pawan Kalyan Undergoes Successful Right Shoulder Surgery
The Deputy Chief Minister had been diagnosed with severe rotator cuff injuries in both shoulders. Doctors said an avulsion fracture in his right shoulder required a major surgical procedure, leading the medical team to operate on the right shoulder first.
Medical experts had advised that surgery be performed at the earliest. However, Pawan Kalyan chose to complete his pre-scheduled official engagements before undergoing the procedure.
Left Shoulder Surgery Planned After Recovery
Doctors decided against operating on both shoulders simultaneously, citing the possibility of significant post-operative discomfort and limited mobility.
The official statement said surgery on the left shoulder will be scheduled after an appropriate recovery period.
Injuries Date Back to 2016
According to the statement, Pawan Kalyan's shoulder injuries date back to 2016 and gradually worsened over the years. The injuries were attributed to his extensive public engagements, political tours, election campaigns and continuous interactions with party workers and the public.
Despite persistent pain, he continued to perform his official duties and participate in public programmes without interruption. The Deputy Chief Minister remains under medical supervision, and further updates on his recovery will be shared in due course, according to the official statement.
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