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Travis Barker Reveals Hospitalization Reason
Travis Barker undergoes nerve surgery after hand numbness.
In brief
Travis Barker undergoes nerve surgery after hand numbness. Travis Barker had nerve surgery to address hand numbness from a show last month, expected to recover in weeks. Originally reported by E! Online.
Travis Barker's hospitalization
Travis Barker shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed with his wife Kourtney Kardashian by his side.
Surgery for hand numbness
Barker had surgery to address numbness in his hand that started after a show last month.
Nerve test result
Barker did a nerve test Monday after his show and needed a cubital tunnel release.
Cubital tunnel explanation
The cubital tunnel is a narrow passageway of muscle, bone and ligament on the inside of the elbow.
Numbness cause
Tingling and numbness in the hands can occur when the ulnar nerve is pinched or damaged.
Surgery importance
Barker said getting the surgery was vital for his career to keep playing for a long time.
Recovery timeline
Barker expects to be back playing in a few weeks after the surgery.
Kardashian support
Kardashian has been keeping Barker's spirits up during his recovery.
Hospital photo joke
Barker joked about his wife's smile in the hospital photo, saying he wasn't sure why she looked happy.
Alabama Barker visit
Barker's 20-year-old daughter Alabama Barker visited him in the hospital.
Past hand surgery
Barker had hand surgery in 2023 after dislocating his finger, resulting in torn ligaments.
2023 surgery reason
Barker said he couldn't continue playing drums without fixing the torn ligament surgically.
Barker's health focus
Barker emphasized health is not a small thing for his career and long-term playing.
The short version
Travis Barker had nerve surgery to address hand numbness from a show last month, expected to recover in weeks.
