Nancy Reagan hospitalised with broken pelvis

Former US first lady Nancy Reagan has been hospitalised in Los Angeles for treatment of fractures to her pelvis and lower spine suffered in a fall at her home last week, her spokeswoman said yesterday. The 87-year-old widow of President Ronald Reagan...

Former US first lady Nancy Reagan has been hospitalised in Los Angeles for treatment of fractures to her pelvis and lower spine suffered in a fall at her home last week, her spokeswoman said yesterday.

The 87-year-old widow of President Ronald Reagan will remain at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Centre for a few more days, until doctors are satisfied with her progress, then return home, said spokesman Joanne Drake.

"Her anticipated recovery is six to eight weeks, including physical therapy and a modified schedule," Ms Drake said in a statement, adding that Mrs Reagan was "in good spirits."

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