Overview
- Vonn posted from the hospital after a ninth operation, saying the procedure went well and sharing images of screws and plates removed from her leg.
- Photos and video showed a plastic bag of metal hardware and a heavily bandaged operated leg, underscoring the extent of repairs from her Olympic fall.
- The U.S. Ski Federation has nominated Vonn to the 2026/27 World Cup roster, which gives her a pathway back to competition but does not guarantee she will race.
- Medical updates indicate her tibia has healed sufficiently for hardware removal but she still lacks a reconstructed ACL and will likely face months of further surgery and rehabilitation.
- Vonn’s social posts framed the moment as hopeful yet tentative, and her next steps will hinge on healing from the current operation and detailed plans from her medical team.