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Brignone avoids further knee surgery with Olympic comeback still in doubt

Doctors have confirmed her cruciate ligament is stable, allowing her to begin more intensive weight-bearing exercises in hopes of a full recovery.

Brignone, esclusi altri interventi: "Sto meglio, sono fiduciosa per le Olimpiadi"
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Overview

  • FISI medical chief Andrea Panzeri confirmed on June 3 that Brignone’s cruciate ligament is stable, ruling out any further surgery.
  • Since her April 3 crash at the Italian Alpine Ski Championships, Brignone has undergone surgery to repair a fractured tibia, fibula and medial knee ligaments.
  • The reigning overall World Cup champion remains on crutches and dedicates over seven hours each day to rehabilitation at Milan’s J Medical center.
  • She is set to enter a new phase of recovery focused on gradually increasing weight-bearing exercises to restore full knee mobility and prevent stiffness.
  • While her medical and coaching team express optimism, Brignone says her bid for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics is still uncertain.