Entertainment Tonight showed the new Prince video "Somewhere Here On Earth" and commented about the rumors of Prince's hip surgery. ET commented that Prince himself denied it 2 them.



Thanks 2 Aston 4 the heads up.-j7
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Then that settles it, until the rumors start up again next year.

Thank you! Hate rumors.

That's right rumortoid alritis.

To be fair though, Prince himself denying it doesn't prove much to me. Prince has denied many things in the past that were absolutely true. I'm not saying I definitely believe he's having hip surgery, but him denying it doesn't prove much either.

Cause Prince never lies/fabricates things

Tame said:

WTH!

purplecam said:

Exactly

That and the rib removal

....uh, excuse me.....


I need the hip replacement....seriously. keep me in ya prayers

purplecam said:

I'll hold off on searching ebay for Princely bones... until next year.

I still think he needs to get them damn ribs put back in...

He could use a heart transplant, because he doesn't have one...

Jezebel said:

and yet prince wonders why these types of rumors persist. dude's got major control issues. he's like a 16 year old virgin.

Jezebel said:

OUCH!, even I felt that one!.

Oh right Prince doesn't lie or avoid statements. I do recall an Oprah show with Mayte BIG LIE there. I know that he wants to stay out of the tabloids, just do your thing and get on with it. He spends so much time with lawyers and dening stuff its a waste of time. People are alway curious about what is going on with the celebs, but if you just went about your business and did try to hide so much they wouldn't care as much. Curious MINDS WANT TO KNOW

whether Prince has surgery or not, it is evident that there is something going on. He is spending more time in flats.....IN PUBLIC. We know the damage that years of heels causes. He is definately not as comfortable in them anymore.

Read this link:
http://arthritis.webmd.co...eplacement

Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear on the joint. Certainly, Prince could be in that category, based on some of the videos I've seen. (landing in the splits after a high jump etc)
The recovery from hip replacement surgery can take up to 12 months with no twisting or pivoting until then.
He seems too agile, to need hip surgery, or to have had one.
Many times, the arthritis affects both hips and a 2nd hip surgery is needed.
He doesn't limp, has a normal gait. There aren't any physical reasons to suspect he needs hip replacement , nor had one....? Just sayin.


Here's another link:
http://www.webmd.com/oste...nt-surgery

There are other, more minor procedures on the hip, to correct injuries. Hip replacement itself, is a big surgery. Orthopedic surgeons are using newer replacement parts, and different techniques, so recovery is faster. But still, it would seem Prince would be out of commission for awhile.
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xplnyrslf said:

I think that would do it...
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renfield said:

THANK YOU!!

Seeing as none of us will every be privvy to seeing the actual surgical scar, whether or not he has had hip surgery or will have hip surgery in the future, overall, will be his lil' secret.

Personally, if he ever has or ever does have hip surgery or any other medical problem, I pray for his good health and happiness. Considering his Evil Kneviel-esque moves on the stage, it's amazing that he hasn't broken every bone in his body.

This is just a rumor.....please delete! Where the mods at!

JeriCurl said:

i think this forum has become too hypersensitive to discussing rumors. the fact of the matter is, ET (a nationally syndicated show) is covering the subject so it's silly for us to censor discussion on this site.

now, i don't moderate this forum so i am speaking as a regular participant of this website but i do hope the mods here consider how silly it is to delete any and all rumor threads...there's a responsible way to discuss stuff. it's not like anyone is trying to claim this sh*t as the truth...its labeled as a rumor and it includes prince's denial...

so whats the problem?

kstp channel 5 in minneapolis reported it as true with sources today.

who knows

sosgemini said:

If U did moderate this forum, U would understand the joke! I had several threads/post deleted because like U said no one is claiming this sh*t as the truth we were just having a little fun( U know humor), but fun doesn't seem 2 be allowed in this forum!.....It's not us being too hypersensitive

JeriCurl said:

valid point, create a thread in site discussion...empower the community to speak it's mind...

jseven said:

I was watching ET lastnight, the news about Prince's hip, came right on the heels of Michael Jackson's home in foreclosure.

There are several different types of hip surgeries that can be performed these days and I can tell you from experience (I work on an orthopedic surgical nursing unit) that he hasn't had any of them... If his hips are bothering him there is only one procedure that I can think of that he might...and I mean MIGHT be considering...but again...he hasn't had it done yet, and I would be truly amazed if he has!

In my opinion this news of hip surgery is all speculation and rumor!!

Why would he discuss his medical issues with the entire free world?
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sosgemini said:

Then why would he deny it to the entire free world ?? It is a part of growing old ....
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Obsidian said:

Meaning they would affect his walk?