Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars gets hip replacement in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES (AP) — Motley Crue guitarist Mick Mars is recovering after undergoing hip replacement surgery at a Los Angeles hospital.
Mars, whose real name is Bob Allen Deal, has been suffering from a degenerative, rheumatic disease called ankylosing spondylitis for some time, said publicist Katie McNeil.
“The doctor was pleased with the surgery,” McNeil said of the procedure that took place Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She said doctors expect Mars to walk with the help of a physical therapist soon.
Doctors said the disease causes ligaments and tendons to attach to the bone. The affected area becomes inflamed and some of the bone may erode. There’s no cure but the pain can be minimized with anti-inflammatory drugs, and some of those afflicted have to undergo surgery.
McNeil said Mars, an original member of Motley Crue, was looking forward to a full recovery so he could possibly join the group for a comeback tour. All original members of the band haven’t played together in six years, McNeil said.
“The band has been talking of possibly doing a reunion tour,” McNeil said. “He would do it if the tour happens.”
― Huk-L, Thursday, 7 October 2004 18:05 (twenty-one years ago)
what a theatre of hip pain. he needs to go home sweet home for some rest.
― big chaki (chaki), Thursday, 7 October 2004 19:32 (twenty-one years ago)
I wonder if he's going to shout...shout...shout...shout at the physiotherapist.
― Sean Carruthers (SeanC), Thursday, 7 October 2004 20:24 (twenty-one years ago)