Could Lindsey Vonn really lose her leg?
Lindsey Vonn’s career is likely over following her horrific crash at the Winter Olympics on Sunday.
The iconic skier needed to be airlifted to a hospital for the second time in just nine days after getting her arm stuck in one of the gates while going downhill. She would tumble down the slope and was heard screaming in pain once she came to a stop.
The Ca’ Foncello Hospital provided an update on her condition on Monday, disclosing that the 41-year-old had undergone orthopedic surgery to stabilize a fracture in her left leg.
Vonn has since revealed that she suffered a “complex tibia fracture.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, an orthopedic expert and knee specialist in Lyon, has suggested that Vonn is at risk of losing her leg. According to the surgeon, similar injuries have resulted in amputation.
“The timeline is quite unpredictable. It will be months before she can walk normally again,” he told RMC Sport.
Sonnery-Cottet also claimed that Vonn’s first priority right now would be saving her leg and regaining her ability to walk.
“Her goal now is first and foremost to keep her leg and be able to walk. I think we’re not yet at the stage of returning to high-level skiing. We’re not there yet, but some injuries like hers can end in amputation.”
Lindsey Vonn Set For 2 More Surgeries
Lindsey Vonn (Photo via YouTube)
The aforementioned French expert noted that the surgeons who worked on Vonn haven’t been able to fully repair the fracture, based on the photos she posted to Instagram.
“The latest images posted on her Instagram account show that, even though the surgeries were successful, the “external fixator” – that is, the enormous pin they put in her left leg – proves that they haven’t been able to fully repair her fracture,” he continued.
“It’s only temporary for now. It’s important to understand that her injury is extremely serious and will cause her problems for at least months, and could even leave her with lifelong consequences.”
Vonn has indeed confirmed that she will need two more surgeries.
“Tomorrow, I’ll have another surgery and hopefully that goes well,” she said in an Instagram post on Friday.“Then I can potentially leave and go back home, at which point I’ll need another surgery. Don’t know exactly what that entails until I get some better imaging.”
Sonnery-Cottet also explained that Vonn’s injury typically results from traffic accidents, especially with motorcycle riders.
It appears the 41-year-old has a long way to go before full recovery.
She had already sustained a torn ACL and meniscus damage less than two weeks before her crash on Sunday.
We wish her the best.
Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban
Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.
It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.
Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.
On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.
Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget
The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić
While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.
Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.
Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.
Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team
Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.
From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.
Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas
