Emmerdale Actress Lisa Riley Rushed to Hospital Following Serious Home Accident
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has been hospitalized after suffering a very bad fall at her home, which caused significant damage to her thumb and required immediate surgical intervention. The 49-year-old actress, renowned for her role as Mandy Dingle on the long-running ITV soap, shared the news with her fans on social media, detailing the incident that occurred over the weekend.
Details of the Accident and Surgical Procedure
Lisa Riley explained that she fell off her breakfast stool, landing hard on her left hand and tearing the ulna collateral ligament (UCL) in her thumb. This ligament is crucial for thumb stability during gripping or pinching motions, and damage can lead to severe pain and joint instability. Consequently, she was seen by a specialist surgeon, Mr. Daniel Thornton at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), who performed the necessary operation to repair the ligament.
In her social media post, Riley clarified that the fall was not alcohol-related, stating, no I’m sober, and attributed it to a slippy breakfast stool and a woollen cardi. She described the injury as massive damage and expressed gratitude for the pain relief she is receiving during her recovery.
Recovery and Support from the NHS and Celebrity Friends
Following the surgery, Lisa Riley is now in a large cast and sling, as seen in photos she shared from the hospital. She took the opportunity to praise the National Health Service (NHS), calling it incredible and thanking her surgeon and the entire medical team at LGI for their care and professionalism.
Her celebrity friends quickly offered their support and well-wishes in the comments section of her post. Notable messages included:
- Scarlett Moffatt: Sending love chick xxx
- Cait Fitton (Coronation Street actress): Sending love beautiful one
- Steph McGovern: Oh no!! Sending love xx
This incident comes after Lisa Riley's recent public appearances, including her participation in I'm A Celebrity last year and her well-documented weight loss journey, where she lost 12 stone. Fans and colleagues alike are now wishing her a speedy and full recovery as she takes time off to heal from this unexpected injury.
