Famous American skier Lindsey Vonn, who suffered a serious injury at the Olympic Games in Italy, could have faced amputation of her leg, reports BBC.
Doctors, assessing the consequences of the injury, considered amputation as a possible way to preserve the athlete's health during the acute phase of treatment. The medical team emphasized: "The situation was so serious that amputation could have been the only way to avoid dangerous complications."
Vonn has already been discharged from the hospital and is currently undergoing rehabilitation. The exact timeline for her return to active training is still unknown. The 2026 Olympics in Italy could be one of the last major events in Lindsey's career.
