Tiger Woods, a well-known face of the golf scene, caused public reactions after confirming that he had undergone surgery to replace a disc in his back. The experienced golfer could no longer cope with the pain and knew that the only way to combat the pain was to sit on the surgical table and solve his problem.
Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi performed the surgery, which was reportedly successful, and Tiger Woods is currently recovering.
The public already has question marks over their heads and is wondering when we will be able to see Tiger on the golf course again. Although most hope that he could be ready to return at the beginning of next year, this latest surgery certainly brings a dose of skepticism.
“After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with Doctor and Surgeons to have tests taken. The scans determined that I had a collapsed disk in L4/5, 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. TW."- he wrote.
Below his statement, it also says:
“On Friday, Tiger underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery in his L4/5 Lumbar spine for lower back symptoms.
The surgery was deemed successful and performed by Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi and his team at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York."
Reactions
Shortly after Tiger confirmed that he had undergone surgery, a large number of fans took to social media to express their support.
Most wished him a speedy recovery, hoping for his early return to the golf course.
At this point, it seems that Tiger is not thinking too much about returning to the golf course, aware that the recovery process is necessary, but it is also a question of how ready his body is for the effort.
Looking at his performances in the past, it could be felt that Tiger is playing at about 50% of his capabilities.
However, his return to tournaments alone is generating interest and excitement among fans. Even if he is one of the worst in tournaments, he is a figure that most will focus their eyes on.
