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.