Daniel Andrews recovery could take ‘months’ as decision due on surgery

A decision on whether Daniel Andrews requires surgery for a fractured spine will be made on Wednesday as the Victorian Premier remains in intensive care in a Melbourne hospital after injuring himself in a fall.

A senior government source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said Mr Andrews was facing a recovery that could take months depending on the decision of doctors at the Alfred Hospital trauma centre on surgery.



The source confirmed the Premier had fractured his T7 vertebrae in the middle of his spine, which could require screws to be inserted into his spine.

The seriousness of Mr Andrews’ condition has gradually increased since he was taken to hospital early on Tuesday after slipping on wet stairs while getting ready for work.

He was initially treated at the Peninsula Private Hospital in Langwarrin and had a range of scans, but on Tuesday evening, after an MRI was assessed by specialists, it was decided to move him to The Alfred.

Leading orthopaedic surgeon, Dr John Cunningham, who is not the Premier’s doctor, says injuries of such nature cause “significant trauma”.

Mr Andrews was conscious and speaking on Wednesday, the government source said.

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