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Travis Barker Reveals Surgery Update After Sharing Concerning Hospital Photos

The Blink-182 drummer said a nerve test confirmed the need for surgery and that he expects to be back playing in a few weeks.

  • On October 6, The Grammy-nominated Travis Barker shared photos from a hospital bed with Kourtney Kardashian and Alabama Barker by his side. The 50-year-old musician did not immediately disclose the reason for his hospitalization.
  • Barker revealed on October 7 that he underwent cubital tunnel release surgery after experiencing numbness in his arm, hand, and fingers following a September performance. He stated the procedure ensures he can "keep playing" for a long time.
  • The Blink-182 drummer has faced significant health challenges, including severe pancreatitis in 2022 and third-degree burns covering 65% of his body after a 2008 plane crash in South Carolina that killed four people. These prior injuries underscore his resilience.
  • Kourtney Kardashian and Alabama supported Barker during his hospital stay, with the musician quipping, "Not sure why my wife looks so happy about this." He stated he "should be good in a few weeks" regarding his recovery.
  • Days before his hospitalization, Barker joined a drumline performance at ComplexCon in Los Angeles, delivering a lively improvisation. His return to active performing despite managing ongoing health challenges reflects his commitment to his music career.
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The 50-year-old Blink-182 drummer underwent surgery after numbness in his hand and fingers

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Here you will find information on the topic "Must in Hospital". Read now "Travis Barker operates on the arm because of numbness".

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After a concert drummer Travis Barker feels a deafness in his arm and in his hand. He does a nerve test - and can be operated on.

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After photos from the clinic Travis Barker explains why he had to be operated on. His wife Kourtney was at his side. Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker (50) has been operated on. As the musician explained in his Instagram story on Wednesday, his arm, hand and fingers have been numb since a concert last month. "I did a nerve test on Monday after my show, and it turned out that I needed a Cubital Tunnel release to repair the nerve," Barker wrote. Dur…

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The Fresno Bee broke the news in Fresno, United States on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
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