Madonna is recovering at home after suffering several broken bones when she fell from a horse on her 47th birthday. The Queen of Pop cracked three ribs and broke her collar bone and hand when she took a nasty tumble in the grounds of her Wiltshire estate.
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"The whole family was out in the country celebrating her birthday," confirmed publicist Liz Rosenberg. "Madonna fell off a new horse she was riding late this afternoon. The star was celebrating her birthday with her husband, Guy Ritchie and her two children Lourdes and Rocco."
She was immediately rushed to Salisbury District Hospital where doctors treated her injuries. After the singer was discharged from the facility later that evening, one orthopaedic surgeon said her physical fitness should ensure a swift recovery. "You don't treat broken ribs – they heal by themselves," explained Dr Leela Biant. "The fact that Madonna is very fit and healthy will help her because she does a lot of yoga and is used to deep breathing."
The chanteuse, who is a relatively inexperienced rider, will have to rest up for several weeks. Her injuries may have implications for the release of her new album, Confessions On A Dancefloor, which is due to hit the shelves in November, but the indefatigable performer is sure to be back on form for her 2006 tour. "She's walking and talking," said her spokeswoman. "But I don't know if she's going to be hanging from a disco ball anytime soon." |
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