Legendary conservative commentator Mark Levin is taking a break from the airwaves after suffering a significant injury. Levin informed his audience on Monday that he would be off the air temporarily due to an upcoming surgery following a “very bad fall” over the weekend, which resulted in a serious tendon tear in his leg.
“Unfortunately, I had a very bad fall this weekend and tore my quadricep between my right knee and thigh,” Levin shared on social media platform X. “I’ll likely be in surgery in the next day or two. I’ll be back on air as soon as I can. God bless.”
Supporters flooded Levin’s comment section with well-wishes and encouragement as he prepares for a challenging recovery from the painful injury.
Tendon injuries like Levin’s can often occur due to aging or chronic conditions. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), “A quadriceps tear often happens when there’s a heavy load on the leg with the foot planted and the knee partially bent,” such as during an awkward landing from a jump in sports like basketball. The force can overwhelm the tendon, causing it to tear.
Levin’s injury, which severely limits leg movement, will be confirmed through X-rays or an MRI. While some tears can heal with therapy, Levin’s case is more serious, requiring surgery. Fortunately, modern surgical techniques offer a promising outlook, and most surgeries are outpatient procedures.
AAOS notes that while complications from quadriceps tendon repair can include weakness, loss of motion, or even re-rupture, a full recovery of leg function is typical within four months to a year.
