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Jochen Schweizer Sets Nov. 24 Knee Revision After Delaying for Arena Solar Project

He reports a broken, tilted prosthesis that now requires replacement, with roughly a two‑month recovery expected.

Overview

  • The operation is scheduled in Munich on November 24 to remove and replace the damaged knee implant after earlier postponements.
  • He put off surgery to complete the Jochen‑Schweizer‑Arena’s solar conversion, pushing certification and the installation of a long power line.
  • Schweizer describes intense nighttime pain requiring strong painkillers yet continues light gym sessions to prepare his body for the procedure.
  • Rehabilitation is booked at Thiersee, with a goal of being home for Christmas and an anticipated downtime of about two months.
  • Bild reports surgeons plan to secure a new artificial knee with long titanium rods, and outlets differ on whether the original implant stems from a 1984 kayaking accident or a more recent ski crash.