Liz Taylor breaks her back; treated with Vertebroplasty
7 October 2004

HOLLYWOOD'S queen of glamour Liz Taylor is reeling from a new health crisis after breaking her back.

The 72-year-old's bones are reportedly extremely brittle and after fracturing her spine, she was forced to undergo delicate surgery.

Her spokeswoman said: "She was recently hospitalized to repair two fractured disks in her vertebrae.

"She was suffering from two compressed fractures which caused considerable discomfort.

"The doctors needed to rebuild them surgically through a procedure called a vertebroplasty. But now she's in good spirits."

Taylor was in severe pain before the surgery as doctors tried to manage her agony.

And despite having to remain in hospital for four days, Taylor reportedly did nothing out of the ordinary to hurt herself.

However, the injury will not halt Taylor totally, and she will still work on her perfume business and her Aids fundraising.