Overview
- Vonn said the path ahead will be hard and painful as she focuses on therapy following last month’s downhill crash in Milano Cortina.
- She has undergone five surgeries in Italy and the United States to treat a complex left tibia fracture and related damage.
- Team USA orthopedist Dr. Tom Hackett performed an emergency fasciotomy for compartment syndrome, which Vonn said prevented amputation.
- Vonn shared an image showing significant muscle loss and told followers she will step back from frequent updates to prioritize recovery.
- She noted the emotional toll of returning home without her dog Leo, who died the day after her crash, and reiterated that long-term healing and rehab lie ahead.