Doctor Has Amputation Concern for Lindsey Vonn After Horrific Olympic Crash
Concern surrounding Lindsey Vonn’s disastrous injury during the women’s downhill at the 2026 Olympic Games continues to build.
The latest evaluation from a specialist surgeon in France presents a frightening possibility.
Nightmare scenario
Vonn sustained a tibia fracture in a horrific crash during the Olympic event and is expected to undergo several surgeries to repair the gruesome injury. That’s left experts around the world to provide their analysis on what the next steps are for the 41-year-old skiing legend.
Orthopedic expert knee specialist Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet told France’s RMC Sport this week that there is a chance Vonn will have to have her leg amputated as a result of her injury.
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: (EDITOR’S NOTE: This Handout image/clip was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty…
“Her goal now is first and foremost to keep her leg and be able to walk,” Sonnery-Cottet told RMC Sport. “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.”
Sports injury expert and former Los Angeles Chargers team doctor, David J. Chao, provided further explanation regarding Vonn’s significant ailment.
“Lindsey Vonn’s external fixator (‘erector set’) tells the story,” posted Chao to his X account. “This wasn’t just a fracture; it was a complex open injury with significant knee damage. Multiple surgeries are likely ahead, including washouts and eventual hardware removal.”
The crash
Vonn’s crash occurred just 13 seconds into the Olympic event when her right arm made contact with a gate, causing her to spin out of control and land awkwardly before sliding down the mountain in Cortina, Italy. The decorated Olympian was then airlifted from the course.
The veteran skier was attempting an Olympic comeback after nearly six years removed from the sport. She also sustained an ACL injury in Crans-Montana on the World Cup circuit, but remained determined to compete at the Olympics, only for her 2026 journey to be cut short by a subsequent leg injury.
It’s unclear what the future holds for Vonn at this point. If this spells the end of her Olympic career, she will have competed in five separate games — 2002, 2010, 2018 and 2026, earning three medals, including gold in the women’s downhill at the 2010 Vancouver games. In doing so, she became the first USA woman to win gold in the event.
News
THE LAST THING TUPAC WAS SEEN WEARING BEFORE THE SHOOTING HAS PEOPLE LOOKING CLOSER… 😳💍 Years later, fans believe one piece of jewelry may be tied to one of the biggest mysteries in hip-hop history 👀👇
Years later, fans believe one piece of jewelry may be tied to one of the biggest mysteries in hip-hop history 👀👇 On the evening of September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur stepped into the passenger seat of a black BMW 750iL…
TUPAC WAS ONLY 25… AND HIS LAST 15 MINUTES STILL FEEL LIKE A MOVIE SCENE 💔👀 A Tyson fight, a red light, a white Cadillac… but it’s one image from inside the car that people can’t stop thinking about 😳👇
TUPAC WAS ONLY 25… AND HIS LAST 15 MINUTES STILL FEEL LIKE A MOVIE SCENE 💔👀 A Tyson fight, a red light, a white Cadillac… but it’s one image from inside the car that people can’t stop thinking about 😳👇…
THE BLACK BMW WAS COVERED IN BULLET HOLES… BUT ONE MARK HAS EVERYONE TALKING AGAIN 🚨 Nearly three decades later, fans say one specific spot inside the car tells a much darker story than they ever realized 😳👇
THE BLACK BMW WAS COVERED IN BULLET HOLES… BUT ONE MARK HAS EVERYONE TALKING AGAIN 🚨 Nearly three decades later, fans say one specific spot inside the car tells a much darker story than they ever realized 😳👇 On the…
THE 7 WORDS TUPAC SAID AFTER BEING SHOT ARE STILL HAUNTING PEOPLE… 😳💔 Witnesses say the rapper was hit 4 times and somehow remained conscious, but it’s the final words he allegedly whispered inside the black BMW that keep pulling fans back into the story👇
Witnesses say the rapper was hit 4 times and somehow remained conscious, but it’s the final words he allegedly whispered inside the black BMW that keep pulling fans back into the story. On the night of September 7, 1996, in…
KING CHARLES JUST MADE A MOVE THAT HAS ROYAL WATCHERS STUNNED 👑😳 Fresh speculation surrounding Archie and Lilibet is once again making headlines, with many questioning what it could mean for the future of the Sussex family. 👇 Fans believe this could be the biggest royal twist yet
In a decision that marks the most definitive break yet in the fractured relationship between King Charles III and his son Prince Harry, the monarch has reportedly ordered the complete removal of Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor from all official royal…
MEGHAN MARKLE’S PAST IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT — AND ROYAL FANS CAN’T STOP TALKING 😳👑 Old claims about a little-known chapter of Meghan’s life are resurfacing, and the reaction online has been intense. 👇 Many believe this story is far from over
In yet another explosive revelation shaking the foundations of the Sussex narrative, Meghan Markle’s alleged secret first marriage in Chicago has reportedly been exposed, sending fresh waves of outrage through the British royal family. As the Duchess continues to craft…
End of content
No more pages to load
