Estelita del Llano is recovering after surgery to repair a fractured femur. The 88-year-old venezuelan singer and actress underwent the procedure on January 16 following a recent fall.
Her daughter, Cecilia Wanderlinder, confirmed the successful surgery on social media. “with a heart full of gratitude, I share that my mom, Estelita del Llano, has come out of her surgery,” Wanderlinder posted on Instagram.”Thanks to God and the faith of all of you, this first big step has been successfully overcome.”
Months of rehabilitation Ahead
The surgery aimed to preserve the singer’s mobility and quality of life. Born Berenice Perrone Huggins, del Llano now faces a lengthy recovery process, according to her daughter.
“Now we begin a stage of several months of rehabilitation and care. We know that with her energy and the love you always send her, we will soon have her back shining on stage, as only she knows how,” Wanderlinder wrote. “Thank you to each follower who has been attentive. There’s still plenty of Estelita del llano to come!”
According to Medline Plus, recovery from a femur fracture in older adults typically takes months – four to six months or longer. Intensive physical therapy is crucial from the start to regain strength and mobility,frequently enough requiring the use of a walker or crutches. https://medlineplus.gov/femurfracture.html