Lindsey Vonn has documented her taxing journey from Italy back home to the US after suffering a horrific broken leg at the Winter Olympics.
The American skiing legend, 41, underwent four surgeries following the disastrous crash in the women’s downhill race, which left her with a complex tibia fracture.
The serious damage to her leg required multiple procedures, with one knee specialist even warning that some similar injuries have required amputation in the past.
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After her fourth op all went according to plan on Saturday, Vonn was discharged from hospital on Sunday, allowing her to set off on her journey back to the States the following day.
Nevertheless, getting the Olympian out of the hospital, to the airport, on a plane and straight to a hospital on home soil of course proved a difficult task given the severity of her injury.
Vonn shared a series of videos of her long-winded journey on Instagram, which shows a huge group of medical staff getting her out of Italy.
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Vonn underwent four surgeries after breaking her leg in a horror crash at the Winter Olympics
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She wrote: ‘My leg is still in pieces…but I’m finally HOME!’
‘Thankful to all of the medical staff who helped me get home,’ Vonn added, ‘and seriously looking forward to my next surgery when I can get the X-fix out of my leg and will be able to move more.
‘My injury was a lot more severe than just a broken leg. I’m still wrapping my head around it, what it means and the road ahead… but I’m going to give you more detail in the coming days.
‘As always, I appreciate all the love and support’.
Earlier on Tuesday, Vonn revealed she is yet to stand on her own feet after the crash in Cortina, having been airlifted straight to hospital before undergoing multiple surgeries.
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