Overview
- The surgical team removed the plate and screws from Brignone’s left knee during an arthroscopy on Tuesday, and doctors described the procedure as successful.
- Surgeon Dr. Andrea Panzeri said the arthroscopy confirmed the expected findings and that no meniscus procedure was required.
- Brignone began physiotherapy immediately and medical staff expect a graded return to physical activity within weeks, not days.
- The operation followed recurring pain during summer training and a trial return to skiing, and her camp says long‑term health and full function guided the decision to operate now.
- Brignone’s care is part of a longer recovery from an April 2025 multi‑fracture and ligament injury and comes after her double Olympic golds in Milan‑Cortina, with the team likely to skip early World Cup races while focusing on the February 2027 World Championships in Crans‑Montana.