Overview
- The defense filed the request Tuesday and asked for urgent clearance for surgery on April 24 or 25.
- Lawyers say doctors plan an arthroscopic repair of the right rotator cuff to address persistent pain and loss of function.
- An orthopedic report details a high‑grade supraspinatus tear with tendon retraction, subscapularis damage and biceps subluxation, and deems him fit for the operation.
- The petition seeks authorization for every stage of care, including pre‑op steps, hospitalization, the procedure, post‑op care and rehabilitation.
- Bolsonaro is under a 90‑day home detention that began March 27 after treatment for bilateral pneumonia, so the Supreme Court case judge must sign off on any invasive procedure.