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Minister Keerthana's Collarbone Surgery: Truth Ends Controversy Over London Trip Absence
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News18•23-09-2026, 08:57
Minister Keerthana's Collarbone Surgery: Truth Ends Controversy Over London Trip Absence
- •Political parties questioned Minister Keerthana's absence during CM Vijay's London investment trip.
- •Minister Adhav Arjuna's statement about Keerthana's "unwell" status sparked controversy, misinterpreted as referring to menstruation.
- •MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh clarified that Keerthana underwent collarbone surgery and continued working despite doctors' advice for rest.
- •Collarbone surgery is performed to correct fractured and displaced clavicle bones, not required for all fractures.
- •Dr. Farook Abdullah explained that Keerthana's recent procedure was to remove a previously implanted plate, making discharge in a day or two possible.
Key Questions Answered
Minister Adhav Arjuna stated that Keerthana was unwell for four days, while TVK MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh clarified that she was recovering from a collarbone surgery and subsequent medical treatment.
According to physician Dr. Farook Abdullah, the collarbone is the clavicle bone, and surgery using plates and screws is required when the bone experiences significant displacement or a severe fracture.
Yes, Dr. Farook Abdullah explained that if the procedure is specifically to remove a previously placed plate, patients can generally be discharged within a day or two, though individual recovery times vary.
