Anders Jacobsen, who suffered a serious knee injury when he fell at the World Cup final in Planica about two weeks ago, will have to undergo surgery on May 20th.
Like the Norwegian Ski Association reports on his website, the first diagnosis of an ACL rupture was confirmed in further medial checks in Oslo, in addition also an injury of the collateral ligament was diagnosed and a meniscus injury can't be ruled out.
"A ligament injury like Anders has, is always treated with a spint first. After six weeks we then operate the ACL rupture. If an athlete suffered an injury like that, the meniscus is probably also damaged. Normally this heals within these six weeks", the treating doctor Lars Engebretsen is quoted on skiforbundet.no.
Long break necessary
The doctor sees no reason to doubt that Anders Jacobsen will be able to return, but it can take a very long time until the athlete can return to his full potential. "Normally it takes about six months before you can start again in a sport like ski jumping. But often it takes up to a year until the athlete can trust the knee again 100 %."
After the surgery Jacobsen will have to walk on crutches for six weeks, physical therapy and special training can already start after about two weeks. "The most important thing is to get the knee 100 % fit again and one day I'll then start jumping again at full power", told the 28-year-old former 4-Hills-Tournament winner.
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