Golf legend, Tiger Woods was involved in car accident in California recently and was taken to a hospital, where he went through surgery over numerous leg injuries.
An official statement has been issued from the official account of Woods. The statement provided an update on health status of Woods after his surgery at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
The statement read: “We thank everyone for the overwhelming support and messages during this tough time.
“As previously communicated, Tiger was involved in a single-car accident earlier this morning in California. He has undergone a long surgical procedure on his lower right leg and ankle after being brought to the hospital.”
“He is currently awake, responsive, and recovering in his hospital room.
“Thank you to the wonderful doctors and hospital staff at Harbor UCLA Medical Center, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the Fire Department. Your support and assistance has been outstanding.
“There are no further updates at this time and we continue to thank you for your well-wishes and privacy for him and his family.”
The Managing Director, Chief Medical Officer & Interim CEO at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Anish Majajan said: “Mr. Woods suffered significant orthopedic injuries to his right lower extremity that were treated during emergency surgery by Orthopaedic trauma specialists at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a level 1 trauma center.
“Comminuted open fractures affecting both the upper and lower portions of the tibia and fibula bones were stabilized by inserting a rod into the tibia. Additional injuries to the bones of the foot and ankle were stabilized with a combination of screws and pins. Trauma to the muscle and soft-tissue of the leg required surgical release of the covering of the muscle to relieve pressure due to swelling.”
