Biden's Mother Has Hip Surgery

(AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

Yesterday, we learned that Vice President Joe Biden's morther, Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden, was hospitalized after a fall at her home in Delaware.

Today, Mrs. Biden had surgery for a hip fracture at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Here's a statement on her condition from the vice president's office:

"The Vice President's mother, Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden, underwent surgery this morning for a hip fracture at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is recovering well and is in stable condition. Dr. Samir Mehta, the chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Trauma at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, performed the surgery, which involved applying a plate and screw device to Mrs. Biden's hip. Dr. Mehta is pleased with the outcome of the surgery."

[James_Temple]

Thankfully she has the love and support of her family to get her through this difficult time. A lot of older people without that support often times don't make it.

Speedy recovery!

http://www.depuyhipimplantrecall.org/

[kenbarnes]

Mr. Vice-President (and staffer reading this message),

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mother, and your extended family at this time. My Mother has experience seven (7) hip surgeries. I am confident that your's will resume her dynamic lifestyle.

While I do not agree with the policies of yours and President Obama's administration, I nonetheless value your historic place as occupants of this nations highest offices. My blessings are with you, the President, and your mother. Godspeed and blessings of health.

Your constituant (and critic),

Ken Barnes
North Carolina