Golfer Tiger Woods underwent further surgery on his right leg, which was severely damaged in a car accident in 2021. According to a statement posted on his Twitter account, Woods underwent a “subtalar fusion procedure to treat his post-traumatic arthritis stemming from a previous talus fracture.”
The subtalar joint fusion process can help alleviate pain, but no timeline was given for his recovery and return to the golf course. The surgery was performed at the HSS Institute of Sports Medicine in New York and was successful. Woods recently withdrew from the Augusta Masters due to pain caused by the aggravation of his plantar fasciitis.
The golfer is dealing with the aftermath of the serious car accident he suffered in early 2021 and had to undergo several surgeries in which rods and screws were inserted in his leg. Woods has acknowledged that his playing schedule is now limited to the four Grand Slam tournaments and the occasional one-off event. His next appearance was scheduled to be at the PGA Championship, but it is not known if he will be able to participate due to this new surgery.