Clinton suffers minor knee injury

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (CNN) -- President Clinton was rushed to a hospital early Friday morning after slipping and falling at the home of golf pro Greg Norman, hurting his right knee, the White House said.

At 1:45 a.m. EST Friday, Clinton was brought in an ambulance to St. Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was brought in by ambulance so that his knee could be extended.

The president's personal doctor, Connie Mariano, was called and examined the president as he rode to the hospital.

White House Spokeswoman Mary Ellen Glynn said Clinton was feeling fine and was joking as he was brought into St. Mary's for tests.

"He's fine; he wasn't sedated at all," Glynn said. "It looks like the president will not be playing golf today."

Clinton, 50, was to have returned to Washington late on Saturday, but would probably go back later on Friday, Glynn said. A Friday morning speech on education scheduled in Jupiter, Florida, was canceled.

The president was in Hobe Sound, Florida, to play in a two-day tournament sponsored by Norman.

The two chatted late into the night at Norman's home. Clinton left about 1:20 a.m. EST Friday to go to a separate cottage on the estate where he was to sleep.

Clinton slipped on some steps while walking between buildings.

The president was given an MRI and the results showed no broken bones, but doctors were waiting to see if he tore a muscle.

"He is resting comfortably," Glynn said.

The president was never under any anesthetic and there was no need for a transfer of power.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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