Paula Abdul Neck Surgery

Singer Paula Abdul underwent neck surgery in early August 2008. Abdul injured her spine in a cheerleading accident when she was 17 years old and she has reportedly had pain ever since.¹

Fast Facts

1. Abdul's surgery was performed at the Los Angeles’ Olympia Medical Center²
2. Abdul's spine was damaged during a cheer leading accident which caused chronic pain²
3. Abdul was also involved in a car accident and minor plane crash that made the pain worse¹
4. Abdul has undergone 14 surgeries as a result of the accidents¹

Quotes

"I have four titanium plates in my neck. I’ve had 14 surgeries over the years."—Paula Abdul¹

"Paula wasn’t about to begin another season of Idol living in constant pain. Auditions for the show begin in New York at the end of August, and she wanted to make sure she was feeling her best before hitting the road."—Undisclosed source¹

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