Lindsey Vonn says surgery saved her from having her left leg amputated following Olympic crash
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Key Points:
- Lindsey Vonn revealed that her crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics caused severe injuries beyond a tibia fracture, including compartment syndrome that nearly led to the loss of her left leg.
- Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tom Hackett performed a life-saving fasciotomy on Vonn's leg, which she credits for salvaging it, noting his presence was due to her competing despite a prior ACL tear.
- Vonn also suffered a broken right ankle and underwent multiple surgeries in Italy, facing intense pain, blood loss, and a lengthy recovery process that will take about a year before further ACL repair can be done.
- Despite the severity of her injuries and current immobility, Vonn expressed no regrets about her Olympic comeback and remains
