Mrs. Clinton Has Surgery on Elbow
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton had two hours of surgery Friday to mend a fractured right elbow.
Ian Kelly, a State Department spokesman, said doctors expect Mrs. Clinton to make a full recovery with no permanent damage. The injury occurred when she tripped and fell at the State Department on Thursday.
Mrs. Clinton will rest over the weekend at home, but remains "fully engaged," Mr. Kelly said, adding that she did not hand over any duties to other department officials during the operation at George Washington University Hospital.
Mrs. Clinton is scheduled to travel to Italy and Greece next week, then to India in July.
"She'll consult with her doctor," Mr. Kelly said, adding, "We'll take it from there."
By Ashley Southall, The New York Times, June 18, 2009
Ian Kelly, a State Department spokesman, said doctors expect Mrs. Clinton to make a full recovery with no permanent damage. The injury occurred when she tripped and fell at the State Department on Thursday.
Mrs. Clinton will rest over the weekend at home, but remains "fully engaged," Mr. Kelly said, adding that she did not hand over any duties to other department officials during the operation at George Washington University Hospital.
Mrs. Clinton is scheduled to travel to Italy and Greece next week, then to India in July.
"She'll consult with her doctor," Mr. Kelly said, adding, "We'll take it from there."
By Ashley Southall, The New York Times, June 18, 2009
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