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Poor Bono,hope he takes his time and recovers in full.
ABC NEWS: Bono injured in rehearsal, undergoes emergency back surgery
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Maybe Bono will have to loose some weight now.
lazarus
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Hard to lose weight when your movement is likely restricted for a couple months.
Good news? He can still write and sing from a prone position. Hit the studio!
Good news? He can still write and sing from a prone position. Hit the studio!
Purplereign
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Anyone else feel sick to their stomach after reading the words "partial paralysis"
yup
At least they expect a full recovery.
Cactus Annie
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When was this exactly?
I heard that a MRI scan revealed a herniated disk with a torn ligament in the lower leg that caused slight paralysis. During surgery doctors spotted fragments from the disk in the spinal chord cannel. The doctor, Muller Wuhlfahrt, said that he has now completely recovered from this but will have to undergo a period of rehabilitation for at least 8 weeks. He said that surgery was the only option left to avoid further paralysis.
Has he been discharged today?
LemonMelon
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Yep.
So, American leg postponed? I'm cool with that. I would rather Bono lurch through a leg I'm not attending and, funny though the scooter photoshops may be, I don't want them to reflect reality because he just had to play Chicago again.
Bono underwent an operation immediately and neurosurgeon Joerg Tonn, who treated the star, is convinced he will make a full recovery -- but will need at least two months rest.
Dr. Tonn says, "He was already in severe pain with partial paralysis of the lower leg. The surgery was the only course of treatment for full recovery and to avoid further paralysis. Bono is now much better with complete recovery of his motor-deficit. His prognosis is excellent but to obtain a sustainable result he must now enter a period of rehabilitation
It is as I wrote over the weekend. He had a L4-L5-S1 problem. I knew it when we saw the shows. When someone is grimicing and put's their hand on the back by the hip, the above is what it is. Especially with his history.
When the bone fragments popped with the disk(s), some went into the spinal canal . That is dangerous . I do wish he would get away from the Dr Muller guy. Scary. Bottom line is he will feel better than he has in years. It would have happened anyway(most likely) so it is good for his long term health, and most important, far, less pain than he had. This surgery is the VERY LAST thing you ever want to do to treat a back problem, but sometimes it comes to it. It is the last stop, and that's where he was. No other choice to avoid it.
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"Bono has now been discharged from Ludwig Maximilians-University (LMU) Hospital in Munich where he underwent emergency surgery on Friday, following a back injury. In order to fully recover, he is under doctor's orders to start a rehabilitation program and to recuperate for at least eight weeks.
Dr Muller Wohlfahrt confirmed, 'Bono suffered severe compression of the sciatic nerve. On review of his MRI scan, I realized there was a serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc, and that conservative treatment would not suffice. I recommended Bono have emergency spine surgery with Professor Tonn at Munich's LMU University Hospital on Friday.'
Professor Tonn, who carried out the operation, added, 'Bono was referred to me by Dr Muller Wohlfahrt late last week with a sudden onset disease. He was already in severe pain with partial paralysis in the lower leg. The ligament surrounding the disc had an 8mm tear and during surgery we discovered fragments of the disc had traveled into the spinal canal. This surgery was the only course of treatment for full recovery and to avoid further paralysis. Bono is now much better, with complete recovery of his motor deficit. The prognosis is excellent but to obtain a sustainable result, he must now enter a period of rehabilitation'.
Dr Muller Wohlfahrt continued, 'We are treating Bono as we would treat any of our athletes and while the surgery has gone very well, the coming weeks are crucial for a return to full health. In the next days, he will start a light rehabilitation program, with increasing intensity over the next 8 weeks. In our experience, this is the minimum time.'"
No, don't do that any more !! Here's why .
, my next door neighbor as a kid, owned the Company called Cellar Door Concerts (bought out by Clearsound,LiveNation ). It was a huge South Florida based promoter. We remained friends , and are to this day. He was the first in 83 to bring U2 to Florida, Ga.
I always got tickets growing up. Kiss, Styx, Rush you name it. Always good seats and always got 4. Very popular because of that.
Continued thru med school, and into my late 20's. They also owned a bar near where I lived ( kinda like a Cheers ) called Poets, which stood for "pis% on everyone, tomorrow is saturday .
Having a few drinks, his wife, who ran the bar, came out and said they has Steve Miller playing at Sunrise theater ( they owned it, and the site of U-2's first show in Florida) and I said," I will take 4 tickets. " By then, I insisted on paying for them, and always did.
Anyway, the show was like 5 weeks away, and I had given 3 of the tickets to friends. I completely forgot about the show date, and show it'self .
So, one night my phone starts ringing at like 3 in the morning.Naturally, I thought I was being called in, but no. It was the promoters wife .
She said, " We had a wonderful show tonight at the theater , and it was a great crowd. But, there were 2 empty seats in the theater. " I asked, who was playing and she said Steve Miller . Gulp ! She then went on to say that if I ever got tickets to a show again, and somebody wasn't in those seats, my privlages were cut off. For good.
Leason learned is there is nothing more important, nothing, Kids are put aside for a bit, Food drink, nothing was more important on show night to them than having every seated filled . Every single 1 . I had my own poor excuse, but the friend I couldn't control except for the fact I had given them the ticket. Never did either again . She was MAD . Peace and love quickly returned but I saw pure evil for a week.
Mick is something. He is one of those people who will meet someone, somewhere , and it might be a day, 5 years, 10, 20, 30 years later, he will be in a city on Tour or other business, and call people and say "Hey how are you doing ? " . I always get 2 tickets whenever they are around, and the call. We crossed paths one time, but it was a few hours of just fun time. He remembers everyone he meets in that fashion, and will call them to say hello, are you coming to the show? He has 1,00's and 1,000's of those people. The amazing thing is he keeps up with them over long periods of time .He remembers every single one. Knows when they get married, are sick etc. It's amazing . True story.
BonoFox1
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Sorry if this was posted already but I just received it on Twitter
Citing Bono's back injury, U2 postpones its American tour
May 25, 2010 | 7:39 am
After hurting his back during concert rehearsals in Munich, Germany, Bono and U2 have been forced to postpone the sixteen dates on the band's summer American tour, including the two dates at Angel Stadium on June 6 and June 7, the band announced Tuesday morning. The band also canceled its highly anticipated performance at the Glastonbury music festival.
The band's manager, Paul McGuinness, explained Bono's decision via U2.com. "Our biggest and I believe best tour has been interrupted and we're all devastated," he said. "For a performer who lives to be on stage, this is more than a blow. He feels robbed of the chance to do what he does best and feels like he has badly let down the band and their audience. Which is of course nonsense. His concerns about more than a million ticket buyers whose plans have been turned upside down, we all share, but the most important thing right now is that Bono make a full recovery. We're working as fast as we can with Live Nation to reschedule these dates."
Bono underwent emergency surgery on Friday, said the singer's doctor, Dr. Muller Wohlfahrt: "Bono suffered severe compression of the sciatic nerve. On review of his MRI scan, I realized there was a serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc, and that conservative treatment would not suffice. I recommended Bono have emergency spine surgery with Professor Tonn at Munich's LMU University Hospital on Friday."
The statement continues:
Professor Tonn, who carried out the operation, added, "Bono was referred to me by Dr. Muller Wohlfahrt late last week with a sudden onset disease. He was already in severe pain with partial paralysis in the lower leg. The ligament surrounding the disc had an 8mm tear and during surgery we discovered fragments of the disc had traveled into the spinal canal. This surgery was the only course of treatment for full recovery and to avoid further paralysis. Bono is now much better, with complete recovery of his motor deficit. The prognosis is excellent but to obtain a sustainable result, he must now enter a period of rehabilitation."
Live Nation, which is promoting the band's "U2 360" tour, have confirmed that the band will reschedule the dates for 2011.
-- Randall Roberts
Photo: U2 manager Paul McGuinness, left, and Dr. Muller Wohlfahrt. Credit: U2.com
Citing Bono's back injury, U2 postpones its American tour
May 25, 2010 | 7:39 am
After hurting his back during concert rehearsals in Munich, Germany, Bono and U2 have been forced to postpone the sixteen dates on the band's summer American tour, including the two dates at Angel Stadium on June 6 and June 7, the band announced Tuesday morning. The band also canceled its highly anticipated performance at the Glastonbury music festival.
The band's manager, Paul McGuinness, explained Bono's decision via U2.com. "Our biggest and I believe best tour has been interrupted and we're all devastated," he said. "For a performer who lives to be on stage, this is more than a blow. He feels robbed of the chance to do what he does best and feels like he has badly let down the band and their audience. Which is of course nonsense. His concerns about more than a million ticket buyers whose plans have been turned upside down, we all share, but the most important thing right now is that Bono make a full recovery. We're working as fast as we can with Live Nation to reschedule these dates."
Bono underwent emergency surgery on Friday, said the singer's doctor, Dr. Muller Wohlfahrt: "Bono suffered severe compression of the sciatic nerve. On review of his MRI scan, I realized there was a serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc, and that conservative treatment would not suffice. I recommended Bono have emergency spine surgery with Professor Tonn at Munich's LMU University Hospital on Friday."
The statement continues:
Professor Tonn, who carried out the operation, added, "Bono was referred to me by Dr. Muller Wohlfahrt late last week with a sudden onset disease. He was already in severe pain with partial paralysis in the lower leg. The ligament surrounding the disc had an 8mm tear and during surgery we discovered fragments of the disc had traveled into the spinal canal. This surgery was the only course of treatment for full recovery and to avoid further paralysis. Bono is now much better, with complete recovery of his motor deficit. The prognosis is excellent but to obtain a sustainable result, he must now enter a period of rehabilitation."
Live Nation, which is promoting the band's "U2 360" tour, have confirmed that the band will reschedule the dates for 2011.
-- Randall Roberts
Photo: U2 manager Paul McGuinness, left, and Dr. Muller Wohlfahrt. Credit: U2.com
Oh my God poor Bono
the main thing he is getting the recovery he needs...I feel for him though.
kellyahern
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Umm the fall. Atlanta and Tampa. 360 Tour
Like I said, it was L4-L5 add S1. he will be much better.
The Stones are touring again? When?
Starts Aug in Boston. I don't think all of it is out yet, as Ronnie was going to do a reunion of Faces with Rod Stewart. It was already planned, so he had to get out of that. But comming to a city near you . Have you seen the making of Exile on Mainstreet Documentary they just released. It is an interesting thing to watch. They did drugs then for sure.
Always look forward to this show. They are awesome to see live
PS whoever said they all take drugs.... Nope.
kafrun
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I worked with a patient with L4 - L5 issues today. 
I told her to get it taken care of NOW.
I told her to get it taken care of NOW.
deep
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Everlastinglove
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I love The Edges video!!! 
Thanks to him!
Thanks to him!
must have been some extensive tour prep going on with edge in new york city and bono in munich...
Registered Dude
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extensive tour prep = getting in shape
the rehearsals weren't set to begin until this week, I think
I worked with a patient with L4 - L5 issues today.
If he was doing PT ( sounds like he was ) that is they way to go at first. Conditioning can do a lot to help L4-L5. But, in some people, it is just too far gone and the surgical will help them. Now, and I am sure he knows this , the Physical Therapy is VITAL to recover from this surgey . If he does it hard and right, and no reason to believe he won't , he can get a good portion of his range of motion back. Even before the problem started.
So the delay of the Tour is a good thing in that regards. Had he tried to rush back, he would have a restricted range of motion for life.
To me , it is worth it to wait
last unicorn
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Both of them were in Cannes a week ago, Edge just returned to the US and got ready for the tour. Bono wasn't in Munich because it's so beautiful there but because his doctor is there. He went from France straight to Munich and into the hospital. U2 had been rehearsing in NY and possibly also in France.
And most articles including Edge's latest video message are implying that Bono didn't hurt himself during rehearsals, but during physical preparation for the tour, e. g. workout, physiotherapy, whatever. As far as I know, he doesn't need the rest of the band for that.
TheShootist
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Man, that’s rough. A bloke like Bono probably cannot stand being seriously laid-up like this. His injury is going to affect the way he prefers to perform onstage forever. Oh well…all that can be done is accept his new limitations and just move on with life. No one can go on forever being young and healthy.
I was born the day after Bono was, and I started to have problems with my sciatic nerve when I was in my early 30's. I learned some physical therapy stretches to stretch out and flatten my spine, in order to keep my spine in alignment, which I have done every few days for the last 20-years. This has allowed me to keep my back in decent condition for my age.
I was born the day after Bono was, and I started to have problems with my sciatic nerve when I was in my early 30's. I learned some physical therapy stretches to stretch out and flatten my spine, in order to keep my spine in alignment, which I have done every few days for the last 20-years. This has allowed me to keep my back in decent condition for my age.
my appologies that i didn't unerstand that "tour prep" meant getting his fat ass back into shape on the eliptical. my first instinct was that he was "prepping" for the "tour"
my bad, yo.
my bad, yo.
BEVERLY56
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"Bono is now much better, with complete recovery of his motor deficit"
Seriously ... whoever said this has never seen him dance.
Seriously ... whoever said this has never seen him dance.
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A stor
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Bono's back problems have been on going for years now. When the herniated disc crumbles and starts floating around in the spinal canal. Surgery is pretty much the only option. That is if you want to walk.
Most herniated disc do not require surgery. It is only done as a last resort.
Most herniated disc do not require surgery. It is only done as a last resort.
Exactly. Surgery for disks are they very last option one wants to do .PT is the first thing .. His disk was probably herniated for a long time. He has been doing PT and most likely was when this happen.(Tour Prep)
Any form of fragments, especially when you lose feeling, or bowels or bladder loss of control... Time for sugery. That is an emergency .
He has probably started PT , it will build up until it is very intense. As The Edge said, he may seek shortcuts, but they will make sure he doesn't if they have to sit on him.
If he follows the PT, he will be better than ever , physically as close as possible to when this started, most likely, years ago.
see them here next summer. I saw it twice in 09, and I am certain the 2011 will be better , much better!
david
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This is what happens when you carry the weight of the world on your back.
(too lazy to look through the thread to see if someone already made this joke...)
and joking aside I do wish him a speedy recovery.
I almost got tix for the Anaheim shows after I went to the Pasadena show.
(too lazy to look through the thread to see if someone already made this joke...)
and joking aside I do wish him a speedy recovery.
I almost got tix for the Anaheim shows after I went to the Pasadena show.
..and it is something I am hoping to avoid. I have disk problems... and boy is it even painful when it 'pops' out of its regular place. I have experiences it twice and it is one of those moments when tears just pore down your face uncontrollably
I remember sleepless nights and numbness in my leg. Thankfully it has been 7 years since it happened last, but back soreness is something I have to deal with regularly. Still, what I went through seems nothing comparing Bono's pain because he has torn ligaments and more on top of it all. 
Bono
Cactus Annie
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My guess is that the body is made out a complex structure of muscle so maybe someone can still walk if there is something wrong with some of the muscles, but it means that you won’t be able to do strenuous exercise or run around on a stage for hours on end. Maybe it was this that the doctors was aiming to avoid and his partial paralysis beforehand caused an affect similar to when you see soccer players who are injured and out for half a season like David Beckham’s current injury or the Brazilian Ronaldo’s injury 10 years ago.
A friend of ours has contracted polio when she was a child. Her and her mum had moved address meaning that was not on the register for the mass vaccination programme that was occurring in Britain and many other countries at the time. Polio is a dreadful disease. She has told me and my mum about it once. How all of a sudden one evening she felt faint, collapsed to the ground and her legs were so weak that she couldn’t pick herself up. She was in a machine that they called the iron lung for almost 6 months because her internal organs had difficulty working properly. Thankfully she pulled through and is still around today, however that doesn’t mean that the affects of this devastating disease don’t remain with her today. She has difficulty walking, especially up or down stairs. She is registered disabled and can only drive an automatic car.
Now obviously Bono had an injury and not a disease but if he’s failure to look after himself properly meant that he could have ended up with a disability similar to this, then I think that’s very irresponsible. Health should come first before everything, especially when you’ve got family who need you to be as fit and healthy as possible. Even when Gordon Brown left office 3 weeks ago he said that his most important job was being a husband and a father.
A friend of ours has contracted polio when she was a child. Her and her mum had moved address meaning that was not on the register for the mass vaccination programme that was occurring in Britain and many other countries at the time. Polio is a dreadful disease. She has told me and my mum about it once. How all of a sudden one evening she felt faint, collapsed to the ground and her legs were so weak that she couldn’t pick herself up. She was in a machine that they called the iron lung for almost 6 months because her internal organs had difficulty working properly. Thankfully she pulled through and is still around today, however that doesn’t mean that the affects of this devastating disease don’t remain with her today. She has difficulty walking, especially up or down stairs. She is registered disabled and can only drive an automatic car.
Now obviously Bono had an injury and not a disease but if he’s failure to look after himself properly meant that he could have ended up with a disability similar to this, then I think that’s very irresponsible. Health should come first before everything, especially when you’ve got family who need you to be as fit and healthy as possible. Even when Gordon Brown left office 3 weeks ago he said that his most important job was being a husband and a father.
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