Former President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) underwent shoulder surgery this Friday (1st), which was completed without complications. According to a note from the DF Star hospital in Brasília published around 14h, he remains hospitalized for clinical observation and pain management.
Legal Authorization and Hospitalization
The medical procedure was authorized on Thursday night (30th) by Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). Bolsonaro was admitted to the hospital early Friday morning.
Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro confirmed the successful outcome, stating that the former president was recovering in his room. She expressed gratitude toward the medical team involved in the surgery.
Medical Necessity of the Procedure
The surgery focused on the rotator cuff and associated lesions. A medical report submitted to the STF indicated that Bolsonaro suffered from functional incapacity in his right shoulder and experienced pain during the night.
Medical evaluations, including a physical exam and magnetic resonance imaging, confirmed a high-grade lesion. The orthopedic report noted the condition was refractory to physiotherapy, making the surgical intervention necessary.
Understanding the Rotator Cuff
Based on information from the Hospital Albert Einstein, the rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that attach to the proximal region of the arm bone. This structure is responsible for stabilizing the shoulder and enabling movements such as lifting and rotating the arm.
While milder cases are typically treated with rest, medication, and physiotherapy, surgery is recommended when lesions are extensive or when conservative treatments fail to resolve persistent pain and functional limitations.
Broader Health Context and Recovery
This surgery follows a period of general clinical improvement after Bolsonaro was treated for bilateral pneumonia. That previous health crisis led Minister Alexandre de Moraes to grant him humanitarian house arrest.
Medical documents show a positive evolution in his digestive and pulmonary states, with a reduction in fatigue, shortness of breath, and gastroesophageal reflux. There has also been improvement regarding crises of hiccups following medication adjustments.
Bolsonaro’s current daily routine includes a strict diet and treatment to control blood pressure. He undergoes six weekly sessions of motor and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jair Bolsonaro need shoulder surgery?
The surgery was required to treat a high-grade lesion of the rotator cuff and related injuries caused by a fall in January. The condition had become refractory to physiotherapy and caused functional incapacity in his right shoulder.
Who authorized the medical procedure?
The procedure was authorized by Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) on the night of Thursday (30th).
What is the current state of Bolsonaro’s general health?
Medical reports indicate a general clinical improvement following a previous bout of bilateral pneumonia. He is currently following a strict diet, receiving blood pressure treatment, and attending six weekly physiotherapy sessions.
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