Tiger Woods Undergoes Back Surgery, Citing Collapsed Disc
ORLANDO, Fla. – tiger Woods underwent surgery December 27th to address a collapsed disc in his lower back, the golfer announced Saturday. The procedure, a disc replacement, is his seventh back surgery and second of 2023, raising further questions about his playing future.
This latest surgery comes after Woods experienced pain and limited mobility, prompting consultations with doctors and surgeons. the scans revealed a collapsed disc at L4/5,along with disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal. “I opted to have my disc replaced yesterday, and I already know I made a good decision for my health and my back,” woods stated. The surgery underscores the ongoing physical challenges Woods has faced throughout his career, impacting his ability to compete consistently.
woods’ history with back issues dates back to April 2014, eventually leading to a spinal fusion in 2017. Remarkably, he returned to form after the fusion, winning the 2018 Tour Championship and the 2019 Masters, his 15th major championship.However, his recovery has been repeatedly tested by subsequent injuries.
In February 2021, Woods suffered severe leg injuries in a car crash, nearly resulting in amputation. He made a courageous return to competition at the 2022 Masters,but has as played sparingly. As the accident, he has participated in only 15 tournaments over the past four years, with four appearances at the PNC Championship, where he is permitted to use a cart.
He moast recently competed at the PNC Championship in December, losing in a playoff.Woods had previously undergone surgery in March to repair a ruptured left Achilles’ tendon. His recovery timeline following this latest back surgery remains uncertain.
