Drumming icon Travis Barker is breaking his silence about his recent trip to the hospital.
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On Tuesday (October 6), the famed Blink-182 percussionist posted photos of himself in a hospital accompanied by his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, and his daughter, Alabama Barker. The post sparked concern about his well-being among fans. A day after the post went viral, Barker revealed that he had to undergo a surgical procedure.
Travis Barker Reveals Reason For Hospital Visit
In a Wednesday (October 7) social media post, the drummer explained that he had surgery on his hand. Barker explained that his "arm, hand, and fingers have been numb." He says he first noticed the issue after playing a show in September.
" I did a nerve test Monday after my show, and it turns out I needed a cubital tunnel release to fix the nerve," he wrote in the post (via PEOPLE).
A cubital tunnel release is a surgical procedure that relieves pressure on the ulnar nerve (the "funny bone" nerve) at the elbow to treat cubital tunnel syndrome. Which occurs when happens when the ulnar nerve (the "funny bone" nerve) is compressed, irritated, or stretched as it passes through the cubital tunnel on the inside of the elbow (John Hopkins Medicine).
I wanted to get ahead of it and get it over with so that I can keep playing the way I play for a long, long time ?," Barker continued. "Should be good in a few weeks ??."
Many of the rock star's fans were grateful to see him in good spirits.
"Surgery can be a tough journey, but it sounds like he's on the right path. It's great to see Travis prioritizing his health," one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"I hope the recovery goes smoothly; Kourtney playing nurse is a whole vibe," a second user chimed in.
Wishing Travis a speedy recovery.
