Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'very fortunate' to be alive following dramatic accident
Telegraph, 24 Feb 2021
Rods and screws were inserted into Tiger Woods's shin and ankle during emergency surgery following the golfer's dramatic car crash, medics have revealed.
In a statement released in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Anish Mahajan said Mr Woods suffered "significant orthopaedic injuries" to his right lower leg after his car rolled off a road in southern Los Angles. He added that there is "trauma to the muscle and soft tissue of the leg".
"He is currently awake, responsive and recovering in his hospital room," a statement posted on Tiger Woods's Twitter account said.
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In a statement released in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Anish Mahajan said Mr Woods suffered "significant orthopaedic injuries" to his right lower leg after his car rolled off a road in southern Los Angles. He added that there is "trauma to the muscle and soft tissue of the leg".
"He is currently awake, responsive and recovering in his hospital room," a statement posted on Tiger Woods's Twitter account said.
Read more here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/02/23/tiger-woods-injured-pulled-car-collision-los-angeles/
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