Actor Jr NTR underwent arthroscopic surgery at a hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday following a shoulder injury sustained during a recent film shoot.
The procedure was successfully performed at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, by a team of orthopaedic surgeons. According to a health bulletin issued by the hospital, the actor is doing well.
The bulletin stated that Jr NTR had suffered a shoulder injury and, following consultation and follow-up care with medical specialists, it was decided that arthroscopic surgery would help facilitate a faster and more complete recovery.
The surgery was performed by a team of orthopaedic surgeons led by R. A. Purnachandra Tejswi, Nithin Bejjanki, Madhusudhan Rao and Srinivas Rao Surapaneni.
The hospital confirmed that the procedure was successful and that Jr NTR will now begin a structured rehabilitation programme under medical supervision. Doctors expect him to make a full recovery within two to three months.
Meanwhile, Jr NTR expressed gratitude on social media for the support and prayers from his fans.
“The surgery was successful, and I’m doing well. My heartfelt gratitude to the amazing team of doctors at KIMS. To my friends, family and fans; your support gives me strength every single day. See you soon,” he posted on X.
The actor sustained the injury late last week, following which his team said he had been advised complete rest for six to eight weeks.
On Tuesday, his team confirmed that surgery had been scheduled for Wednesday after a medical evaluation.
The statement added that doctors were working to ensure his smooth recovery and that fans would be kept updated on his progress.
With Inputs From IANS
