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Peter Klein Reports Successful Knee Surgery, Begins Recovery

Recovering at home on crutches with a leg brace, he will rely on partner Yvonne Woelke through an estimated three-month rehabilitation

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Overview

  • Peter Klein underwent surgery on July 3 at Schön-Klinik Vogtareuth where Dr. Ritsch Mathias repaired his ruptured quadriceps tendon
  • He injured the tendon during a trampoline scene on a Mallorca TV shoot after initially hoping the damage might heal without an operation
  • In an Instagram Story, the 58-year-old star confirmed the procedure went smoothly and said he is feeling optimistic despite some lingering effects of anesthesia
  • Medical advice bars him from driving or performing for weeks and calls for extensive physiotherapy over the next three months to rebuild strength
  • Yvonne Woelke has canceled her own engagements to manage his daily care and morale as he follows his structured recovery plan