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Lindsey Vonn to have another surgery after Olympic downhill crash
Summary
Lindsey Vonn will have another surgery on her broken left leg at a hospital in Treviso and may be able to return home afterward; she suffered a complex tibia fracture after crashing in the Olympic downhill and was airlifted from the course.
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Lindsey Vonn is scheduled for another surgery on her broken left leg at a hospital in Treviso following her crash in the Olympic downhill at the Milan-Cortina Games. She posted a video update on Instagram to thank people for messages and visits and to describe her condition. The crash led to a complex tibia fracture and she was airlifted from the course. Medical staff have described the fracture as currently stable but requiring multiple operations.
Reported details:
- Vonn crashed during the Olympic downhill and was airlifted from the course.
- She has a complex tibia fracture that is reported as stable, will require multiple surgeries, and she said a prior operation was described as successful.
- Another surgery is planned for Saturday at the Treviso hospital; after further imaging she is expected to need at least one more procedure.
- She reported being largely immobile in the hospital and said friends and family have been visiting; she also noted a bruise under her eye.
Summary:
Vonn remains hospitalized in Treviso and is scheduled for another surgery on Saturday, after which she may be able to return home temporarily but will need further imaging and additional surgery. The timeline for full recovery and subsequent procedures is reported as dependent on upcoming imaging and medical assessments.
