Ms. Vonn injured her knee during the world champion super-G race earlier this week and will have surgery to repair a tear in her anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments. She also sustained a tibial fracture, according to the report.
Dr. Sterett may be able to perform the procedure next week.
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