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Lindsey Vonn’s Harrowing Olympic Injury Recovery
Health Points
- Act swiftly on severe swelling or pain after injury—compartment syndrome demands urgent fasciotomy to relieve muscle pressure and save limbs.
- Prioritize blood management post-surgery, like transfusions for low hemoglobin, to support healing and reduce hospital stays.
- Embrace phased rehab with crutches for two months or more, fueled by gratitude and a step-by-step mindset for resilient recovery.
Olympic skiing star Lindsey Vonn opened up about her severe leg injury from a downhill crash at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on February 8, fracturing her tibia and facing compartment syndrome that nearly required amputation.
After two weeks in the hospital and multiple surgeries, including a fasciotomy by Dr. Tom Hackett, she returned home determined to rehab, crediting her prior ACL tear for enabling timely intervention.
“It has been quite the journey, and by far the most extreme and painful and challenging injury I’ve ever faced in my entire life, times a hundred,” she shared emotionally on Instagram.
Inspiring at any age, Vonn’s no-regrets comeback reminds us that perseverance and top care turn setbacks into triumphs—start your wellness journey today with proactive health steps.
