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Marcel Hirscher: Comeback chance after torn cruciate ligament in danger!
Marcel Hirscher suffers a torn cruciate ligament during training. The return to the World Cup remains uncertain. Details about the injury and therapy.
Marcel Hirscher: Comeback chance after torn cruciate ligament in danger!
Ski star Marcel Hirscher's comeback season has come to an abrupt end. During training in giant slalom at the Reiteralm, Hirscher tore a unilateral cruciate ligament, which required immediate surgery in Graz. The 35-year-old, who was injured after a harmless fall during training, now has to endure a rehabilitation phase that can take 6 to 9 months, as such injuries are among the most common in sport 360-ot.de highlights. Although the operation was successful, the question remains whether Hirscher will return to the World Cup again. He said on Instagram: “Maybe I’m finally done with my trip.”
Hirscher's cruciate ligament injury is the first of his career and was caused by an inside ski error. This type of injury is common among skiers and can be caused by sudden movements or tired muscles. Doctors have kept him under observation in the hospital for two to three days, followed by intensive physiotherapy. In his return plans he had planned to take part in the races in Val d'Isère, but these now have to be organized according to official requirements klick-kaernten.at communicates.