Travis Barker The famous drummer explains the reason for his recent hospitalization after sharing a candid photo of his stay with his wife. Kourtney Kardashian.
“I had surgery yesterday,” Barker, 50, said via Instagram Story on Wednesday, October 7. “My arm, hand and fingers have been numb since a show I played last month. I did a nerve test on the Monday after the show and it turned out I needed a cubital tunnel release to fix the nerves.”
According to the Mayo Clinic, cubital tunnel surgery involves releasing the tight ulnar nerve (or funny bone) that crosses the elbow.
The Blink-182 member sparked concern among fans after she posted photos of herself wearing a medical gown in a hospital bed on Tuesday, October 6. Barker’s wife Kardashian and daughter AlabamaBarker He accompanied her to the hospital.
“I wanted to get ahead [this injury] “I should be fine in a few weeks,” Barker explained in an Instagram post on Wednesday.
Along with the statement about her hospitalization, Barker shared a photo of Kardashian, 47, smiling at her bedside.
“I’m not sure why my wife looks so happy about this,” he joked.
Barker has endured a number of major health problems over the years.
The musician survived the 2008 plane crash that killed four of the six people on board; However, he suffered third-degree burns on 65 percent of his body and underwent 26 surgeries to treat his injuries. He later likened his recovery to rehab, saying he is “in better shape than ever” in 2021 due to his dedication to physical therapy. (Barker’s friend and collaborator DJ AM He also survived the crash but died at the age of 36 from an accidental overdose in August 2009.)
“People always ask, ‘Have you been to rehab?’ “They ask,” he said. Men’s Health In that case. “And I [say]’No, I had a plane crash.’ This was my rehab. Lose three friends and nearly die? This was my wake up call. “If I hadn’t had an accident, I probably would never have given up.”
Blink-182 was forced to postpone its “Kings of the Weekend” concert residency at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas in June 2018 after Barker developed blood clots in both of his arms. During her hospital stay, she was diagnosed with a staph infection and a skin condition called cellulitis. (Cellulitis is caused by “bacteria entering through a break in the skin,” according to the Mayo Clinic, and can make the affected area swollen, painful, and hot.)
Travis Barker explained why Kourtney Kardashian’s past miscarriage is the subject of his new documentary rather than her reality show. “When there are things that can benefit people or help people relate to something, I think it’s always like a green light, especially — [Kourtney’s] “I always try to do something like this,” Barker, 50, said. […]
“I’m recovering, I have blood clots,” Barker told E! News at the end of the same month. “I have about 30 on my right hand and arm, and about 10 on my left, so I’m waiting for them to go away. I’m on blood thinners.”
More recently, Barker required the temporary use of crutches in December 2025 when he injured his shin during training for the Los Angeles Marathon. Barker is an avid runner and has founded his own Run Travis Run events, where he undertakes 5K runs with fans.