U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., who fractured a hip last month, needed an additional surgical procedure on Tuesday, his office has reported.
Leahy has been making progress in his rehabilitation after surgery on June 30 to repair and replace the hip, which he fractured in a fall at his house in McLean, Virginia, according to the report. However, the hip needed a little surgical tweaking on Tuesday.
Leahy was back in his rehabilitation room by Tuesday evening and continues to work with physical therapists so he can be released and go home as soon as possible, according to the update.
Leahy and his wife, Marcelle, expressed appreciation for the messages of support they’ve received since the senator’s injury.
— Tom Kearney
