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President-elect Joe Biden suffers fractures in foot

Published 11/29/2020, 04:13 PM
Updated 11/29/2020, 09:40 PM
© Reuters. U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers pre-Thanksgiving speech at transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware

© Reuters. U.S. President-elect Joe Biden delivers pre-Thanksgiving speech at transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware

By Simon Lewis

NEWARK, Del. (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden suffered hairline fractures in his foot while playing with one of his dogs and will probably have to wear a protective boot for several weeks, his personal physician said on Sunday.

The incident happened on Saturday, Biden's office said in a statement, with the 78-year-old Democrat visiting an orthopedist on Sunday for x-rays and a CT scan.

Doctors initially thought the former vice president had merely sprained his ankle, but ordered an additional scan of the injury.

A "follow-up CT scan confirmed hairline (small) fractures," Biden's personal physician Kevin O'Connor said in a separate statement distributed by Biden's office. "He will likely require a walking boot for several weeks."

After defeating President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 presidential election, Biden will be the oldest person ever to assume the office when he enters the White House on Jan. 20. His health is likely to be watched closely by allies and opponents alike.

© Reuters. A Secret Service agent waits for President-elect Joe Biden to enter the Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists clinic after twisting his ankle, in Newark

Trump, who has not conceded defeat in the election and is contesting the results in court, wished Biden a speedy recovery. "Get well soon!" Trump said in a Tweet.

Latest comments

WWG1WGA is an ankle monitor, Mike Flynn and Sydney Powell have all evidence, my source says Mike Flynn will be named director at FBI
Mean while, Trump is crying and weeping like toddler in the corner of his room. Young boys are also fragile. What a picture of American Leaders. LOL..
Joe biden is in no condition to be president. He wont last 6 months if he actually really wins
Old men r fragile
MeanwhileNancy Pelosi was rushed to the toilet because she ate too much Ice Cream
And this is news Why?He was calling Jill go fetch
Hey Redneck Clinton... don't speak about your wife like that
Lol. Cant make this up. All our enemies rejoice they got their partner in crime elected.
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