Genesia said:

You're absoultely right. On the Grammy's night when he was announced to present Alicia Keys with the Grammy he walked in just as always ( the Prince/pimp walk).

I'm getting confused! If Prince denied it but some supposedly credible sources said otherwise and it's all over the place on official new channels...????

A Paisley Park employee confirms it
ABC reports that it's in L.A.

What is going on, is it really just a rumor? If it was, then why is it sort of specific as to the place and certain details?

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I saw a little blurb about it in the Chicago Sun-Times today. If this is true, it's truly depressing!!!

Who the fuck cares either way.

It's a hip.

I mean seriously.

funkyhead said:

Stupid statement, how would you know when you don't know the guy...!

Prince having a hip replaced, is National Enquirer nonsense. Here's the info from the links I posted earlier:

" Questions and Answers about Hip Replacement
What Is a Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement, or arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with new, artificial parts. These artificial parts are called the prosthesis. The goals of hip replacement surgery are to improve mobility by relieving pain and improve function of the hip joint.
Who Should Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
The most common reason that people have hip replacement surgery is the wearing down of the hip joint that results from osteoarthritis. Other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis (a chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling), avascular necrosis (loss of bone caused by insufficient blood supply), injury, and bone tumors also may lead to breakdown of the hip joint and the need for hip replacement surgery.

Before suggesting hip replacement surgery, the doctor is likely to try walking aids such as a cane, or non-surgical therapies such as medication and physical therapy. These therapies are not always effective in relieving pain and improving the function of the hip joint. Hip replacement may be an option if persistent pain and disability interfere with daily activities. Before a doctor recommends hip replacement, joint damage should be detectable on x rays.

In the past, hip replacement surgery was an option primarily for people over 60 years of age. Typically, older people are less active and put less strain on the artificial hip than do younger, more active people. In recent years, however, doctors have found that hip replacement surgery can be very successful in younger people as well. New technology has improved the artificial parts, allowing them to withstand more stress and strain. A more important factor than age in determining the success of hip replacement is the overall health and activity level of the patient.

For some people who would otherwise qualify, hip replacement may be problematic. For example, people who suffer from severe muscle weakness or Parkinson's disease are more likely than healthy people to damage or dislocate an artificial hip. Because people who are at high risk for infections or in poor health are less likely to recover successfully, doctors may not recommend hip replacement surgery for these patients.

What Are Alternatives to Total Hip Replacement?
Before considering a total hip replacement, the doctor may try other methods of treatment, such as an exercise program and medication. An exercise program can strengthen the muscles in the hip joint and sometimes improve positioning of the hip and relieve pain.

The doctor also may treat inflammation in the hip with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Some common NSAIDs are aspirin and ibuprofen. Many of these medications are available without a prescription, although a doctor also can prescribe NSAIDs in stronger doses.

In a small number of cases, the doctor may prescribe corticosteroids, such as prednisone or cortisone, if NSAIDs do not relieve pain. Corticosteroids reduce joint inflammation and are frequently used to treat rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. Corticosteroids are not always a treatment option because they can cause further damage to the bones in the joint. Some people experience side effects from corticosteroids such as increased appetite, weight gain, and lower resistance to infections. A doctor must prescribe and monitor corticosteroid treatment. Because corticosteroids alter the body's natural hormone production, patients should not stop taking them suddenly and should follow the doctor's instructions for discontinuing treatment.

If physical therapy and medication do not relieve pain and improve joint function, the doctor may suggest corrective surgery that is less complex than a hip replacement, such as an osteotomy. Osteotomy is surgical repositioning of the joint. The surgeon cuts away damaged bone and tissue and restores the joint to its proper position. The goal of this surgery is to restore the joint to its correct position, which helps to distribute weight evenly in the joint. For some people, an osteotomy relieves pain. Recovery from an osteotomy takes 6 to 12 months. After an osteotomy, the function of the hip joint may continue to worsen and the patient may need additional treatment. The length of time before another surgery is needed varies greatly and depends on the condition of the joint before the procedure."

This is an involved surgery. At the risk of repeating myself, NO WAY!
An osteotomy, tops.
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purplesweat said:

My problem is, it's irrational, with no clear basis. It suggests he is in poor health.
An osteotomy? Maybe.
Hip replacement? NFW.
What's even more annoying, is those who believe this, don't bother to obtain easily accessable data, on the internet which would refute the misinformation! It doesn't take much effort.


Has anyone observed Prince limping? having difficulty walking? needing assistance with movement? over a period of months?
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xplnyrslf said:

Exactly.

And why is it news if his leg, GASP, begins to show signs of ageing?

WHO THE FOOK CARES?

This to me is less important than Paris Hilton releasing another perfume and believe me THAT is unimportant!

That's enough...If Prince was having an operation, I am certain He would call to tell me so...If Prince would not call me under those conditions, I would never speak 2 Him again. Period.

Tame said:

I'm surprised DreamyPop and sexxxydancer didn't come up with this already!

I know first hand (from someone who shares his physical therapist) that he's had knee problems for the last few years.. and it would follow that he'd have hip issues as well.

I mean, come on... all those splits he was doing for so many years in those chunky heals? It caught up with him, that's all.
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Genesia said:

If it were recent....definitely! If it was done a year or two ago with a good surgeon and the right procedure, for a young man like Prince he could be steady and smooth enough to still dance and walk like does now. If both hips are bad from something such as arthritis they are never operated on at the same time...first one which would be of course the most painful of the two...then the other when the first is healed. To do them at the same time would be too debilitating and painful all at once.

Whether he's already recently had surgery or he needs surgery we would have seen or would see evidence of this in his walk and the way he moves...he probably wouldn't feel like performing...and our Princey has been way too busy and active to even look like he needs surgery any time soon never mind healing hip surgeries
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purplesweat said:

Well...if you don't have a hip...you can't walk!

Don't worry about Prince's hips people! In the event that he should need surgery one day...someone who is young, healthy, and fit like him usually heal happy and well!

Obsidian said:

You could get a fake leg

It's on the regular news Friday morning.

Because it is none of our business.

Etorres said:

4bjb said:[quote]

Genesia said:

You're absoultely right. On the Grammy's night when he was announced to present Alicia Keys with the Grammy he walked in just as always ( the Prince/pimp walk).[/quote]

Exactly. He doesn't seem to have a disability.
Plus, he had the post Oscar party.
If he had that much trouble with his hip, instead of being out and about, he'd be at home taking pain meds and anti inflammatory meds.

But hey it was reported in the news of the world - it MUST be true!!!



that well known literary establishment that would never conjure or fabricate just good old fashioned reporting on the affairs of the world (literally) the things that matter most to us all - you know, celebs eating hamsters, celebs dodgy sunbathing pics and oh yes fascinating 'truths' about celebs.

you just cant beat good ole fashioned british journalism they work real hard chewing their bacon butties with their feet up on the desk having to come up with stuff to fill the tabloids - its so tough for them and they even have the joy of real big print for their readers!!!!


naturally more than 80% of the uk fully believe this to be gospel. like this thread shows - stands to reason all those high heels and dance moves and he 50 oMg sooooo old hell need a walkin stick soon, lol

(try tellin miss turner that shes very lucky to have avoided the dreaded hip op at her age an all that dancin and heels an all!!!)

xplnyrslf said:

or, the "prince" we saw at the Oscar party, walking around all normal like, is actually prince's clone.

yep. you heard it here first! prince's clone!!!!! cause when he sang "let's make a baby" he weren't kidding!

XxAxX said:

ok so this rumor has came out before a couple of years ago but it wasn't true or at least he denied it, here it comes and goes again and again, he denys it...let the man be private, either he did or he didn't have surgery, he is human, and we all do break but let him heal on his own. Garsssshhh!!!!

Etorres said:

Ahhh, but you forget: There's no such thing as time to Prince.

Rev said:

What exactly did you hear? That he had surgery? or that he is going to have surgery? It could be true that he will have to have hip surgery at some point...a person just doesn't suddenly need hip surgery, (unless it's a freak accident!). It's something that builds up over years...could be that he's been diagnosed and will need surgery in another 5-10-15 years...by then so will half of us for that matter... Hip surgey is also not something that you just jump into...a person will likely be in a fair bit of debilitating pain before these operations are done, and Prince is just not there yet folks!

Take into consideration all of the shows he's done in the past year and now the shows that are supposed to be coming up in Europe...this is not the behaviour of someone with a pending surgery date anytime soon...I think all of this has been blown out of proportion as usual!

purplesweat said:

a wooden leg

PEJ said:

Sorry but the fake leg wouldn't work without a functional hip!!

not my bizness

I would still rub some Icyhot on him if he needed me 2

It's an elective surgery.
Prince was reading a medical supply magazine, saw the titanium ball, socket, stem model, and decided he wanted one. That's all.
He wants to go back to doing splits during his performances.

u know what ?,this was discussed a year ago, From what i read last year around this time, the hip surgery had already been completed months before what i was reading about it last year.