Golf: Tiger Woods out for the rest of 2008!

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Just days after wining the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods announced he'll be missing the rest of the 2008 season.  Following the advice of his doctors he'll be having reconstructive surgery to repair damage to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his left knee. 

The time off will also allow a double stress fracture in his left tibia to heal.  The fracture was discovered just prior to the Memorial Tournament.  It was determined the fractures were a result of an intensive rehabilitation regimen in order to get ready for the U.S. Open.

"I know much was made of my knee throughout the last week, and it was important to me that I disclose my condition publicly at an appropriate time. I wanted to be very respectful of the USGA and their incredibly hard work, and make sure the focus was on the U.S. Open," said Woods.  "Now, it is clear that the right thing to do is to listen to my doctors, follow through with this surgery, and focus my attention on rehabilitating my knee."

"While I am obviously disappointed to have to miss the remainder of the season, I have to do the right thing for my long-term health and look forward to returning to competitive golf when my doctors agree that my knee is sufficiently healthy," said Woods. "My doctors assure me with the proper rehabilitation and training, the knee will be strong and there will be no long-term effects."   

Source: Tiger Woods.com

Originally posted by James Schend

Comments

[Grace Midyette]

Just more proof that anyone can get hurt and should work on their knee exercises to prevent this kind of injury. Just a few simple exercises a few times a day increase flexibility and strength in your knee and awareness of yourself and how you move can prevent ACL injuries.