Singer Barry Manilow to Have Hip Surgery

Singer Barry Manilow to Have Hip Surgery

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Singer, songwriter Barry Manilow, currently in the midst of a four-year concert contract at the Las Vegas Hilton, is scheduled to undergo outpatient arthroscopic surgery on both hips at a Southern California Hospital.

Manilow recently tore the labrum (cartilage) in both hips. When the symptoms of extreme pain and discomfort did not go away following preliminary treatment, an MRI arthogram was performed and the labrum tears were discovered.

Manilow's stage performance is well known for its extensive production and high energy that have aggravated the condition.

According to Manilow's doctors, labrum tears are quite common among pro athletes playing aggressive sports. UCLA's Josh Shipp and the LA Kings' Aaron Miller recently had similar surgery. Recovery and rehabilitation time is approximately 8 weeks.

Las Vegas Hilton executives report that they are in the process of rescheduling 20 Manilow concerts that had been scheduled during what will now become Manilow's recovery period. The new concerts will be included in the 2007 schedule

"I'm anxious to make it through the Emmy Awards and then right to the hospital," Manilow said. "The Doctors have promised me that I'll come back even better than before. And I can't wait to hit the stage again."

Manilow is scheduled to return in mid-October for the launch of his new album "The Greatest Songs of the Sixties."

Source: Barry Manilow

CONTACT: Carol Marshall, of Carol Marshall Public Relations for Barry
Manilow, +1-818-760-6450, Carol@cmarshallpr.com

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