2023-09-11 16:45:12
The stages of Latin America will have to pause the presentations of one of the most recognized singer-songwriters in Spanish, since it was confirmed that Ricardo Arjona underwent emergency surgery.
Photo: Instagram @ricardoarjona
What happened to Ricardo Arjona?
Through a statement published on their social networks, Arjona’s team reported that the “Fuiste tú” interpreter had to undergo emergency surgery.
What they called a “medical crisis” culminated in the singer having to undergo infiltrations in the spine to be able to continue with his international tour Black and White.
However, the recovery was not at the expected pace, so Ricardo Arjona He will have to rest for several weeks, postponing the immediate dates he had scheduled in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia.
The 59-year-old Guatemalan singer is reported to be stable but needs complete rest to guarantee optimal recovery after having been emergency operated with spinal infiltrations.
Photo: Instagram @ricardoarjona
How risky is spinal surgery?
The spinal column is a delicate area in the human body, which is why procedures are usually carried out with great care, since according to the United States National Library of Medicinesome of the risks of intervening in this area are:
Infection in the wound or bones of the spineAllergic reactions to medicines or anesthesiaBleeding or blood clotsDamage to a spinal nerve causing weakness, pain, loss of sensation, bowel or bladder problemsVertebrae may become more susceptible to wearing outHeadacheLoss cerebrospinal fluid
Photo: Instagram @ricardoarjona
How long does recovery from spine surgery take?
The United States National Library of Medicine points out that recovery from spinal surgery takes 3 to 4 months for the bones to heal properly, healing can take at least a year.
But don’t worry, even though Ricardo Arjona underwent emergency surgerythe intervention they performed was a spinal infiltration, a less invasive procedure that can have a much shorter recovery period, which is why the tour has not been canceled.
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