Bono Needs 'Intensive and Progressive Therapy' After Bicycle Accident
During one surgery, Bono had "3 metal plates and 18 screws" inserted.
— -- U2 singer Bono is going to need "intensive and progressive therapy," according to a statement today from the medical center that treated him after his bicycle accident.
The accident took place earlier this week in New York City and today, a trauma surgeon at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center said after multiple X-rays and CT scans, the singer's injuries included a left facial fracture, a shoulder blade fracture in "3 separate pieces" and a fracture to his arm.
"He was taken to the operating room for a 5-hour surgery Sunday evening," Dr. Dean Lorich stated, adding that his elbow was the focal point. "A nerve trapped in the break was moved; and the bone was repaired with 3 metal plates and 18 screws."
The next day, Bono, 54, had surgery on his left hand, the hospital said.
"He will require intensive and progressive therapy, however a full recovery is expected," Lorich added.
The accident happened after Bono "attempted to avoid another rider," according to the hospital's statement.