Wrist surgery for Ligety but a hopeful return
VAIL, Colo. – Olympic champion Ted Ligety suffered an injury to his left wrist while training today at Vail’s Golden Peak. According to U.S. Ski Team Medical Director Kyle Wilkens, Ligety suffered a left wrist carpal dislocation. He underwent surgery with U.S. Ski Team physician Dr. Randy Viola at the Vail Valley Medical Center on Saturday afternoon.
Doctors anticipate he should be back skiing shortly, but there is no determination yet as to whether it will impact his participation in the upcoming Lake Louise or Beaver Creek World Cup races. He will be fitted with a special splint to wear while skiing. Ligety is scheduled to ski in the super G at Lake Louise Nov. 30 before the tour heads to the Audi Birds of Prey Race Week in Beaver Creek.
Release courtesy of USSA