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Fox News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Tim McGraw cancels upcoming Colorado performance due to back surgery
Country music icon Tim McGraw is taking a necessary pause from the stage as he recovers from recent back surgery. McGraw, 57, was forced to pull out of his upcoming performance at the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) event in Colorado, which was scheduled for July 21. "Cross Canadian Ragweed will step in for Tim McGraw as he recovers from back surgery to open the Last Cowboy Standing Show on July 21 in Fort Collins — and we couldn't be more thrilled," PBR announced in a statement on their official Instagram page. The American country-rock band reunited after a lengthy 15-year hiatus and shared how ecstatic they were to take the stage, as they sent their well-wishes to McGraw. "The band is back together and ready to bring the house down in an unforgettable night of world-class music and the greatest bull riding on earth. You won't want to miss it," the announcement read. "We're sending our very best to Tim for a quick recovery and hope to see him at a future PBR event." It's unknown why McGraw needed back surgery. Reps for McGraw did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. The "One Bad Habit" crooner's canceled performance comes after he previously stepped away from a starring role in an untitled bull-riding show set to air on Netflix, according to Deadline. The outlet reported that he was set to star and executive produce the show, but a source claimed that he stepped back because he needed to have back surgery, which would require recovery time. Meanwhile, in May, the country star shared a health update during a podcast interview. "I can tell you that after double knee replacements and three back surgeries and now a torn rotator cuff and a ruptured disc, all the things that are going on, there were times this year that I thought this might be it," he said on the "TL's Road House" podcast. "This might be time to hang it up." McGraw shared at the time that he had to do his fitness routine and workouts carefully. "I can't move quickly, there's no turning real quick to do something," he remarked. "Everything has to be very intentional; everything that I do has to be very methodical. I have to do cold plunges, I have to do infrared saunas. I have to do massages." The country star kicked off his Standing Room Only Tour on March 14, 2024, and has scheduled dates until October 25, 2025.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zalatoris out until fall after undergoing second back surgery
American Will Zalatoris, a three-time major runner-up, underwent back surgery last week after missing the cut at the PGA Championship (Alex Slitz) Will Zalatoris said on Monday he has undergone a second back surgery in just over two years and will be sidelined through the US PGA Tour Championship. The 28-year-old American, whose only PGA Tour triumph came at the 2022 St. Jude Championship, revealed on social media he decided on the operation after missing the cut at the PGA Championship. Advertisement "This spring, I started feeling some discomfort and instability in my back that progressively got worse," Zalatoris said on Instagram. "Following the PGA Championship, an MRI showed that I had re-herniated two discs. After discussing the options with my medical team, I underwent surgery this past Friday with Dr. Michael Duffy of the Texas Back Institute. "I'm happy to say that I woke up feeling good and excited about my long-term back health. Time to focus on my recovery and get back after it. "Looking forward to seeing everyone in the fall." That timetable means world number 84 Zalatoris will miss June's US Open and July's British Open as well as August's PGA Tour playoffs. Advertisement Zalatoris underwent microdiscectomy back surgery in April 2023 after suffering back injuries at the Masters practice area and missed the next eight months. He has not managed a top-10 finish since sharing ninth at last year's Masters, his seventh top-10 effort in a major. Zalatoris is a three-time major runner-up, taking second at the 2021 Masters and 2022 PGA Championship and sharing second at the 2022 US Open. js/iwd
Health Line
23-05-2025
- Health
- Health Line
Does Medicare Cover Back Surgery?
Key Takeaways Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) will typically cover back surgery if deemed medically necessary by a doctor, with Part A covering inpatient hospital care and Part B covering doctor's services during hospital stays and outpatient services post-release. Medicare coverage includes common types of back surgeries like discectomy, laminectomy, and spinal fusion, but patients should confirm with their doctor that their specific procedure is covered. Costs for back surgery with Medicare vary and are difficult to determine upfront due to unknown medical specifics, but could be between around $1,500 and $2,000. If your back surgery is deemed medically necessary by a doctor, Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) will typically cover it. Your doctor can explain what type of surgery is recommended and if this procedure is covered by Medicare. This article reviews Medicare coverage for back surgery, including which types of surgery are covered and costs. Medicare coverage for back surgery Medicare coverage for back surgery typically mirrors coverage for other medically necessary surgeries, hospital stays, and follow-ups. Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital care, providing that: the hospital accepts Medicare you're admitted per an official doctor's order indicating that you need inpatient hospital care You may need approval for your hospital stay from the hospital's Utilization Review Committee. Medicare inpatient hospital care coverage includes: semi-private rooms (a private room only when medically necessary) general nursing (not private duty nursing) meals drugs (as part of inpatient treatment) general hospital services and supplies (not personal care items like slipper socks or razors) Medicare Part B (medical insurance) Medicare Part B covers your doctor's services during your hospital stay and outpatient services following your release from the hospital. Other insurance, such as Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap), Medicare Part D (prescription drug), or Medicare Advantage plans are available to you when you qualify for Medicare. If you have this type of additional insurance along with Medicare, it will affect the price you pay for your back surgery and recovery. How much does back surgery cost with Medicare? It's difficult to determine exact costs prior to back surgery because the medical specifics of the services you may need are unknown. For example, you might need an extra day in the hospital beyond what was predicted. To estimate your costs: Ask your doctor and hospital how much they think you'll have to pay for your surgery and follow-up care. Check to see if there are recommended services that Medicare doesn't cover. If you have other insurance, such as a Medigap policy, contact them to see what part of the costs they will cover and what they think you'll have to pay. Check your Medicare account ( to see if you have met your Part A and Part B deductibles. This table provides an example of potential costs: Medicare Part A coinsurance is $0 for days 1 to 60 for each benefit (after you pay your Part A deductible). Examples of back surgery costs makes the prices of certain procedures available. These prices don't include physician fees and are based on national Medicare averages from 2024. This table can give you an indication of what you might have to pay for some of the services involved in back surgery. Procedure Average cost Diskectomy The average cost of a diskectomy (aspiration of lower spine disc, accessed through the skin) in a hospital outpatient department is $14,225, with Medicare paying $12,256 and the patient paying $1,969. Laminectomy The average cost of a laminectomy (partial removal of bone with release of the spinal cord or spinal nerves of one interspace in the lower spine) in a hospital outpatient department is $7,727, with Medicare paying $6,182 and the patient paying $1,545. Takeaway If your doctor indicates that back surgery is medically necessary for you, Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) will typically cover it. Determining how much back surgery will cost after Medicare payments is difficult because the exact services you will need are unknown. Your doctor and hospital should be able to offer some educated estimates.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Red Bull Cliff Diving champion Heslop to have back surgery
Aidan Heslop, winner of the 2024 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, is to have back surgery after suffering a herniated disc in 23-year-old became the youngest diver to win the competition last year aged a post on social media, Heslop said withdrawing from the first round of this year's competition in April was a "tough decision" but he hopes to be "back fighting" soon."I've had to make the tough decision to pull out of the first Red Bull Cliff Diving event of the season in the Philippines," Heslop wrote."I've been dealing with a herniated disc in my back for quite some time, and it's so bad now that I can't even touch my toes, let alone high dive. "Nevertheless, I'm doing everything in my power to fix this injury and come back fighting for the rest of the season. So don't miss me too much."The second stage of the 2025 series takes place in Italy on 28-29 June, before the divers move onto Bosnia and Herzegovina in September.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Teenager completes DofE award after learning to walk again
A teenager who had to learn to walk again after undergoing back surgery said completing the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award was the hardest thing she has ever done but it has made her "stronger". Zoe Walastyan from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, was recognised for her resilience and determination in a one-to-one exchange with Prince Edward, the award's 18-year-old undertook her bronze, silver and gold medals after being diagnosed with scoliosis aged 11. "I felt like it was something that I could do to prove my worth, to make me who I am today," she said. Zoe said during a routine check up her doctor noticed her back was uneven. Further tests showed she had scoliosis and had "two curvatures of the spine", she said. For the next two years she wore a back brace "day and night, 24 hours a day" but her condition worsened. In 2020, aged 13, she travelled with her family to Germany, for a procedure called vertebral body tethering."Instead of having two rods placed either side of my spine, they placed six little pins into the vertebrae, through the sides of my body."The operation meant she had to learn to walk again. "When I put my feet on the floor it felt so different because I literally grew 6cm (2.3in) instantly - it felt so weird, it felt like I wasn't in my old body, it was a new one."Just a few months later she decided to take part in the bronze DofE Award, which involved volunteering, carrying out a physical activity, learning a skill and undertaking an expedition comprising of camping and walking about 16km (10 miles). "Both of my siblings did DofE, my parents thought it was a good experience and I said 'I'll try it' because I thought it might make me a little bit less scared of the world."It was character development, I needed to prove to myself that I could do it."Going on to complete her silver and gold awards, with each expedition getting longer, "I've seen a change in my confidence, I'm very glad that I did it", she said. Although she remains in a lot of pain, Zoe said she was "a lot more like body confident". She has also had physiotherapy and went to dance classes and the gym to build up her muscles."I'm definitely a lot stronger emotionally and physically because some of the things that happened on DofE."It's probably the hardest thing that I'll ever physically do, so life can't be much harder than."Zoe, who is currently taking her A-level exams, hopes to go to university to study accounting and finance."I'm a very determined person, I just don't want my condition to stop me from being like everyone else," she added. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
