A Small Step, a Big Injury: Piers Morgan’s Fall Ends in a 6-Week Recovery
Former America’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan is recovering in a London hospital after a fall left him with a fractured femur. The injury was so bad, he also needed a hip replacement.
The fall happened on January 18, with TMZ reporting that the 60-year-old broadcaster tripped on a small step inside a hotel restaurant.
People Magazine reported that he jokingly blamed Donald Trump. He listed what happened in an Instagram post. The list included:
- Tripped on a small step.
- Inside a London hotel restaurant.
- Fell like a sack of spuds.
- Fractured neck of femur.
- So badly I needed a new hip.
- Recovering in hospital.
- Crutches for 6 weeks.
- No long-haul flying for 12 weeks.
- New Year off to a cracking start!
- I blame Donald Trump.
Back in his America’s Got Talent and CNN days, Morgan was the kind of loud, always-on celebrity who never seemed like he would slow down. He continues at this same level via his broadcasting gigs and YouTube channel.
However, he’s now in the same spot all of us end up, listening to doctors.
The new hip
According to the National Library of Medicine, displaced femoral fractures in older adults are typically managed with hip reconstruction procedures. This includes hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty.
This is effectively what Morgan is describing. The reality is, sometimes a replacement is the safest way back to walking in this scenario.
For readers 50 and up, this is also a reminder to take falls seriously, even if you feel embarrassed afterward.
With some falls, you’ll need crutches or a walking frame at first. This is especially true after a serious operation, like a hip replacement. The usual guidance is that walking aids are needed for around six weeks, depending on your recovery plan.
Data from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that hip-fracture surgery conducted within 24 to 48 hours of admission is associated with better outcomes.
This is why doctors do not treat these injuries lightly.
If you are aging and worried about falls or accidents, consider the following:
- Turn on more lights in your house, especially near steps.
- Clear loose rugs and clutter from walkways.
- Keep a handrail free and easy to grab on stairs.
- Review with your doctor when you can safely travel, specifically drive.
Finally, always seek medical advice if concerned.
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