LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan has been discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning but he will need to wear back support for complete healing of his injuries.
On Tuesday, Imran Khan was fitted with a specially-designed spinal support or brace. Following this, he stood upright and unsupported for the first time since his injury two weeks back.
He had a series of X-rays of his spine which confirmed continued healing and excellent alignment of his backbones. The X-rays were reviewed by a team of radiologists and surgeons, who were very pleased with the results. Shortly, thereafter, Imran walked unaided for over 300 metres and remained pain-free.
The hospital management said that Imran would continue receiving regular physiotherapy and was likely to need to wear the spinal support for some weeks to come. He will gradually increase physical activity over the next few weeks with a return to his full functional capacity expected in approximately six to eight weeks.
As in the past, the SKMCH spokesman said, Imran Khan would be paying the entire cost of his hospitalization at the Shaukat Khanum Hospital. He has been touched by the numerous offers to pay for his care made by friends and well-wishers and has asked that anyone wishing to do so make a contribution to the care of the poor cancer patients at the hospital instead.
