Tiger Woods announces successful second round of surgery after car crash

Tiger Woods’ representatives have announced the golf star has gone under the knife for a second time in four days after rolling his car.

Tiger Woods is recovering after a successful second round of surgery Saturday (AEDT), his team announced in a statement.

The golfing legend was this week transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from Harbor UCLA Medical Center, where he underwent surgery for his leg fractures on Tuesday.

In a brief message posted on social media, it has now been confirmed Woods has undergone multiple follow up operations after sustaining “gruesome” leg injuries, including a shattered ankle and two leg fractures, after his car rolled near the side of a highway in Los Angeles Wednesday morning (AEDT).

The statement makes it clear the 45-year-old is in good spirits after the procedures.

“Tiger has moved Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and received follow-up procedures on his injuries this morning,” the statement announced.

“The procedures were successful, and he is now recovering and in good spirits.

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— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 27, 2021

“Tiger and his family want to thank you all for the wonderful support and messages they have received over the past few days. We will not have any further updates at this time.”

A statement from Woods’ representatives earlier this week explained in detail the first round of emergency surgery the 14-time major championship winner went through.

Anish Mahajan, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO of Harbor-UCLA Medical Centre said in the statement Woods suffered compound fractures that resulted in bone fragments sticking through his skin.

“Mr Woods suffered significant orthopaedic injuries to his right lower extremity that were treated during emergency surgery by orthopaedic trauma specialists at Harbor-UCLA Medical Centre, a level 1 trauma centre,” Dr Mahajan said.

“Comminuted open fractures affecting both the upper and lower portions of the tibia and fibula bones were stabilised by inserting a rod into the tibia. Additional injuries to the bones of the boot and ankle were stabilised with a combination of screws and pins. Trauma to the muscle and soft-tissue of the leg required surgical release of the covering of the muscles to relieve pressure due to swelling.”

The entrance of the Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California.

The vehicle driven by Tiger Woods.

Woods’ team added: “He is currently awake, responsive and recovering in his hospital room.

“Thank you to the wonderful doctors and hospital staff at Harbor-UCLA Medical Centre, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the Fire Department. Your support and assistance has been outstanding.

“There are no further updates at this time and we continue to thank you for your well-wises and privacy for him and his family.”

Tiger Woods of the United States.

Woods is reported to have said on Friday that he is not giving up hope of returning to the golf course.

Woods vowed not to let his car crash finish his career, reportedly telling friends: “It can’t end like this.”

He made the pledge as his girlfriend Erica Herman, agent Mark Steinberg and caddie Joe LaCava visited him at the medical centre in Los Angeles.

A source close to Tiger said the ace was “frustrated” and told People magazine: “He doesn’t want his career to end like this.

“If there’s any way at all he can continue playing, he will.”

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.

Woods has no memory of the accident and appeared to be unaware of how badly injured he was when the first deputy arrived at the scene, according to reports.

“At the hospital he was asked about it by the investigators and he had no recollection of the crash itself,” LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told CNN.

Sheriff’s Deputy Carlos Gonzalez, who arrived first at the scene, told NBC on Wednesday that the golfing legend was calm, but appeared to be unaware of how badly he was hurt.

He remains in the care of hospital staff.