Mumbai: MNS chief Raj Thackeray undergoes hip replacement surgery at Lilavati hospital

Raj Thackeray. File Photo

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray underwent hip replacement surgery at Mumbai-based Lilavati Hospital on June 20, the treating doctors said.

He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night and underwent surgery on Monday.

"His hip was badly damaged and he was experiencing excruciating pain. He underwent hip replacement surgery in the morning," Dr. Vinod Agarwal, the senior orthopaedic surgeon who operated upon Thackeray said, adding that the operation procedure took around 90 minutes.

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"The surgery went well and the recovery will be good. He will be in the hospital for the next five-six days and will require physiotherapy," Dr Agarwal said.

When asked about his recovery, Dr Agarwal said Thackeray should be able to perform his normal activities in the next two-three months.

"Thackeray's physiotherapy will start on Tuesday and will continue for the next five-six days. He will also undergo aggressive physiotherapy once he is discharged," Dr Parkar said.

"If everything goes well and if his legs are able to bear his weight, then he can resume normal activities in the next two-three months," he added.

(with inputs from PTI)