Google News Blood Poisoning after Knee Surgery: Swedish Ski Star's Fear Amputation
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Lisa Hörnblad, a talented cross-country skier hailing from Sweden, finds herself in the midst of a distressing period marred by adversity. Since August 2019, the 27-year-old athlete has endured seven visits to the operating room, all stemming from a severe knee injury. To compound matters, a shocking development occurred at the end of last year when she contracted blood poisoning following her most recent surgery, leaving her fearing the possibility of amputation.
A Series of Setbacks Threaten a Promising Cross-Country Skier's Career
While en route to a training camp, Lisa Hörnblad suddenly fell victim to a soaring fever and immobilized leg.
Subsequent medical examinations revealed she had developed sepsis, necessitating another surgical intervention. The experience was nothing short of harrowing, as she reflected, "I thought the doctors would have to amputate my leg." At times, she even felt as though her leg would explode.
The specialist in speed skiing must now face another round of surgery. "The pain prior to the operation was the most excruciating experience I've ever had in my life," Hörnblad added. "I'm deeply saddened by this entire ordeal; it feels as though this torment will never cease," expressed Hörnblad, further revealing that she has contemplated retirement on several occasions.
The prospect is both daunting and disheartening, and she has now decided to take a season-long hiatus. Despite the challenges, the silver medalist from the Junior World Championships in 2016 remains resolute, proclaiming, "I'm truly saddened by the whole situation, and it feels like the torment will never end.
But I will overcome it."
PRP Therapy as a Potential Lifeline
Amidst the tribulations Lisa Hörnblad endures, there exists a glimmer of hope in the form of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy.
This innovative treatment involves extracting the patient's blood, enriching it with platelets, and subsequently injecting it back into the affected knee. Hörnblad pins her hopes on this procedure, praying it will prove effective and stave off the worst-case scenario.
