Posted: Oct. 27, 2003

DOVER -- Governor Ruth Ann Minner’s knee replacement surgery was completed this morning at Bayhealth Medical Center-Kent General Hospital and the Governor is doing well, her surgeon said. 

Dr. Stephen Tooze said Gov. Minner’s surgery, which took a little more than two hours, went as planned and the Governor was in the recovery room late this morning.  

“Everything went perfectly and the Governor is awake with good sensation in her legs,” Dr. Tooze said. “Everything went nice and smooth. We even listened to the Beatles during the surgery.” 

Gov. Minner will remain at Kent General for a few days and then be transferred to a Milford rehabilitation facility, where she will stay for a few more days. After her release, Gov. Minner will take part in regular physical therapy as she returns to her schedule of meetings and events. 

According to the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, approximately 267,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed each year. During the surgery, worn cartilage and bone in the knee are replaced with plastic and metal components, restoring function to the knee and reducing pain.

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