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Lindsey Vonn has disclosed that her Winter Olympics injury is considerably worse than originally understood, revealing her \u201cleg is still in pieces\u201d following the devastating crash during the women\u2019s downhill event.<\/p>\n

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The 41-year-old American skiing icon underwent four surgical procedures after sustaining a complex tibia fracture on February 8 at the Olimpia delle Tofane piste in Cortina.<\/p>\n

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Vonn wrote on Instagram: \u201cMy injury was a lot more severe than just a broken leg.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m still wrapping my head around it, what it means and the road ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\\u200bLindsey<\/p>\n

One knee specialist has warned that comparable injuries have previously necessitated amputation.<\/p>\n

Vonn documented her arduous return journey from Italy to the United States on social media, sharing footage that revealed the extensive medical support required to transport her.<\/p>\n

The Olympic champion was discharged from hospital on Sunday after her fourth operation went smoothly on Saturday, enabling her departure the following day.<\/p>\n

However, moving the injured athlete from her hospital bed to the airport, onto an aircraft, and directly to a medical facility in America proved exceptionally challenging given her condition.<\/p>\n

She posted: \u201cMy leg is still in pieces\u2026but I\u2019m finally HOME!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\\u200bLindsey<\/p>\n

The US skier posted the comments alongside videos showing numerous medical personnel assisting with her evacuation from Italy.<\/p>\n

Vonn revealed on Tuesday that she has not been able to stand on her own feet since the accident.<\/p>\n

The Olympian spent more than a week confined to hospital beds in an immobile state.<\/p>\n

She wrote on X: \u201cHaven\u2019t stood on my feet in over a week\u2026 been in a hospital bed immobile since my race.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd although I\u2019m not yet able to stand, being back on home soil feels amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lindsey<\/p>\n

The skiing legend expressed her appreciation for those who cared for her during her Italian hospital stay.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cHuge thank you to everyone in Italy for taking good care of me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lindsey<\/p>\n

Despite the severity of her injuries and the sobering medical warnings about amputation risks associated with similar fractures, Vonn has expressed a determined outlook on her future in the sport.<\/p>\n

The skiing legend, who was competing with a torn ACL when she lost control after cutting the opening traverse too tightly, insisted she harbours no regrets about her return to competition.<\/p>\n

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