Zhu Houren’s Long‑Haul Knee Surgery: Pain Finally Packs Its Bags
After Seven Years of Knee Sorrow, the 67‑Year‑Old Actor Gets a Fresh Start
Local star Zhu Houren wasted no more time—he spent the last half‑decade battling constant knee pain. On Wednesday, May 11, the actor was admitted to the hospital for a surgery that took a solid two hours. “The procedure went alright, the affected area looks good, but my leg feels a little sluggish,” he said to Shin Min Daily News. “The ketamine’s still in the system, so I’m basically still in the same bed as I’ve been.”
He explained that the operation straightened his forever‑bent right foot and removed a pesky bone spur from his knee. Now he can line up his legs even while lying down—no more gaping foot for the elderly chickenpox‑first look.
Doctors told him to walk with support from his healthy left leg for the time being. “It’s a bit of a juggling act, but I can straighten my leg better than before.”
Physical Therapy: Next Stop After the Hospital
While he’s still under the fluorescent lights of the ward, Zhu Houren is optimistic. “No nausea, no pain, just a bit of heaviness,” he laughed. He’s already scheduling his post‑hospital rehab sessions, ready to trade bed for treadmills.
Family Matters: Mother’s Day Takes an Unplanned Detour
- Senior son and daughter‑in‑law visited the hospital and brought slices of comfort.
- Youngest son, Joel Choo, was stuck at home, testing positive for Covid‑19 last Saturday.
- Because Joel was ill, the family had to ditch their Mother’s Day celebration plans.
“My wife pensively hasedfish maw, pork belly soup, curry chicken, and those Indonesian spring rolls—delicious, but Joel would have died if he’d celebrated if‑not‑for‑the‑virus.” Zhu explained. “We ended up having a Mother’s Day party at my sister’s house, but all the guests had to stay away.”
Joel is currently in isolation, his room hazy with a single chair that sits, distant because it’s banned from hugging. He keeps a phone line open to his father and sister. “Everything that touches him when he comes out needs to be disinfected,” Zhu said.
The 27‑year‑old actor admits to feeling okay—except for a sore throat and a slight fever. “I’m on the mend, just tired, you know?” he added in a chat with the Chinese daily.
In summary, Zhu Houren finally got to say a heartfelt thank‑you to his doctors, and with a little grace and a splash of humor, he’s ready to embrace a less painful, more ‘kickback‑and‑relax’ lifestyle.
