Imran Khan to leave hospital today

May 22, 2013 09:23

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan is recovering speedily after fracturing his spine in a freak accident at an election campaign meeting and is expected to leave hospital on Wednesday.

Doctors at Shaukat Khanam Hospital in Lahore said the cricketer-turned-politician was fitted with a specially designed brace or spinal support on Tuesday and he walked unaided for over 300 metres.

The brace allowed Khan to stand upright and unsupported for the first time since his accident two weeks ago.

He was pain-free while walking with the aid of the brace, the doctors said.

The hospital's administration said Khan is expected to be discharged on Wednesday afternoon though he would continue to receive regular physiotherapy.

Khan would have to wear the brace for four to six weeks, doctors said.

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