Hulk Hogan began his professional wrestling career in 1977.
Hulk Hogan, American wrestling legend, has undergone surgery to help him with the well-known back pain suffered by the WWE superstar. According to what was reported by local media, Hulk Hogan after surgery, the superstar has lost the sensation of his legs.
Hulk Hogan, 69, whose legal name is Terry Gene Bollea, underwent unknown surgery in which nerves in his back were removed. No further details of the surgery have been shared and it is unclear if the damage to Hulk Hogan’s legs is permanent, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Kurt Angle, Hulk Hogan’s former teammate and close friend, spoke about the superstar’s state of health on his podcast, The Kurt Angle Podcast, where he mentioned that Mr. Hogan can’t feel anything below the waist, but now he walks with the help of a cane, suggesting that he can still use his legs.
“Hogan is back in the operating room. They’ve had to cut the nerves in the lower half of his body. She can’t feel anything down there. So he has to use a cane to walk. He thought he was using it for pain, but he can’t feel pain. He can’t feel anything. He has no feeling in his legs, so he has to walk with a cane. We are talking about something very serious,” said Kurt Angle.
We’re getting this party started at #hoganshangout #clearwaterbeach Monday night #karaoke brother!!! pic.twitter.com/SuiT4s9zdv
— Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) January 31, 2023
What are the most common injuries in wrestling?
According to information from the healthychildren.org site, wrestling is the oldest known sport, dating back to prehistoric times. It is currently the fourth most common sport in which athletes from different schools compete against each other. There are more than 50 fighting classes. The most common include wrestling, Greco-Roman, sumo, and professional.
As in many sports, the risk of injury increases with age due to the style of play, contact forces, and the size of the athlete. However, the risk of injury can be reduced.
Some of the most common injuries are:
- Shock, fighters who have a concussion should not fight anymore that day. They can return to the fight only after they no longer have symptoms and have seen a doctor.
- Anterior shoulder dislocation it is the result of forced rotation or abduction (pulling up and out) of the arm and should be repositioned as soon as possible by either the athlete or a sports doctor or trainer.
- tears of the menisci they are the result of an injury from twisting while lifting weights or squatting. Symptoms can include a painful popping or locking, and swelling in the knee. These can be initially treated with rest, ice, compression, and elevation, but many will eventually require surgery.
- Anterior cruciate ligament tears they usually occur from a forceful twist or hyperextension of the knee. A pop is usually heard or felt and severe swelling develops within 24 hours. An orthopedic doctor should review the injury.
- muscle strains are common causes of back pain. The pain is usually located in the lower back, but if it spreads to the buttocks or down the leg, it should be evaluated immediately. Once the cause of the pain has been identified, it may be necessary to rest, wear a splint, or do physical therapy.
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