“Million MRIs”: Despite 10 Surgeries, Lindsey Vonn Back to the Doctor in Concerning Update

In the world of professional athletes, injuries, surgeries, and personal checkups are common. Lindsey Vonn, a renowned figure in the world of skiing, had undergone knee surgery a few weeks ago, in addition to her past 10 surgeries. Following that, she recently went back to the operating room once again. However, this time it was not because of surgery, but rather her decision to undergo a complex medical procedure.

Vonn recently took to her social media handle and added a series of four stories on her Instagram account. Here, the athlete shared all the details, from going for the checkup to getting the results. In the middle of the stories, one new update regarding Vonn’s health concerns has left her fans intrigued and sparking discussions, particularly within the skiing community.

Lindsey Vonn revisits the doctors

Lindsey Vonn is no stranger to sharing her life updates on social media. She’s been open about her surgeries and has always thanked her doctors and nurses. Recently, the 38-year-old surprised her fans by revealing that she underwent a full-body MRI. On 9th September, Vonn shared four Instagram stories in a row, that hinted at her experience with MRIs. The first story was captioned, “So I went to get a full MRI a few weeks ago at @prenuvo at La”.

With this, in the second story, she clearly explained her reason for going for a full-body MRI scan. She added, “I’ve had a  about million MRIs on my Knees and joints but never anything else Since my mom passed away I’ve been increasingly more aware of my general health so this was a great way for me to look at my body as a whole and see if there were any red flags”. 

On the same note, in her third story, Vonn even disclosed her results on an app, which provided her with a detailed scan of her body. She stated in the story, “So got my results this week, and it’s pretty cool. The app shows you all the different breakdowns of you, your digestive system muscles, and bones, and a kind of general overview of your body.” Moreover, in the last story, she mentioned, “I went over my results with a nurse practitioner but obviously from my crashes, I have had a  couple of things go wrong. When I look at my spine, I definitely have some compressed disc but not something I am super concerned about right now but good to know”.

Additionally, Lindsey made it clear that she wasn’t getting paid for sharing this; she just wanted her fans to think about their health. It’s interesting because not too long ago, the alpine skier underwent knee surgery yet made an impressive comeback.

Lindsey Vonn’s unending health struggles

The former World Championship winner recently had another knee surgery. It seems like the pain from her skiing days hasn’t left her. Even after retiring from the skiing sphere, the athlete has had several surgeries, primarily on her knee. During her 2019 surgery, she once expressed her distress owing to a torn lateral collateral ligament (LCL), per sources. Hence, the most recent surgery update was shared on her social media. Vonn noted the massive value of the surgery, which would hopefully help her in the long term.

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The American athlete also mentioned that there might be additional surgeries in the future, but she was hopeful this one may add to the benefits. The social media posts displayed her eating ice cream before surgery and eventually being wheeled into the operating room. Vonn’s updates are a reminder of the challenges professional athletes face even after retirement. Her openness about her health struggles continues to inspire her fans and shows her determination to stay strong.

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