Senator Harry Reid dislocates his shoulder after a fall
May 5th, 2011 - 12:00 am ICT by Aishwarya BhattWashington DC, May 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has dislocated his shoulder following a fall. A spokesperson for the lawmaker confirmed that the incident happened on Wednesday. Reid also seemed to have hit his left eye during the fall resulting in a bump to his left eye.
The Senator was treated at the George Washington Hospital shortly after the incident. He has since been released after the treatment. The aide told reporters that Reid intended to go to the Senate on Wednesday but the incident forced him to stay away. CBS News reports that the lawmaker was not at the Senate on Wednesday at the start of session with Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois taking his place.
The spokesperson briefed the press on what caused the accident. He explained that Reid was outdoor doing exercises when the accident happened. The spokesperson said Reid inadvertently placed his hand on a slippery surface causing his hand to slip. The slip resulted in the dislocation and the bump. The security entourage of the Senator and paramedics rushed Reid to the hospital after the incident.
Reid reportedly refused pain killer medication during treatment. Reid was an amateur boxer in his younger years.
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