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Paloma Fiuza Says ‘El Internado’ Injury Was Elbow Dislocation, Not Fracture

Medical exams confirmed a dislocation with multiple muscle tears, leading to a lengthy rehabilitation.

Overview

  • Fiuza fell during a team challenge after stepping on a false hatch, dropping roughly two meters as a heavy squash struck her arm.
  • Production stopped the event as on‑set medics immobilized her and evacuated her by stretcher and ambulance.
  • She later said tests ruled out a break and confirmed an elbow dislocation along with four muscle tears in the spine, triceps, elbow and forearm.
  • Fiuza requested anesthesia so doctors could reposition the joint, calling it the most painful experience of her life.
  • She exited the competition and was replaced by teammate Agustina, and she has since clarified the accident occurred months earlier and required months of recovery with ongoing rehab updates.