Successful op for Woods

Woods: Operation

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One week after winning the US Open, Tiger Woods has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

The procedure was performed by Dr Thomas Rosenberg and Dr Vernon Cooley, who did arthroscopic surgery on the same knee for Woods back in April.

"It was important to me to have the surgery as soon as possible, so that I could begin the rehabilitation process," said the world number one, who will now miss the remainder of the season.

"I am very appreciative of Dr Rosenberg and Dr Cooley and his staff's guidance and look forward to working with them through the necessary rehabilitation and training.

"I also wanted to thank everyone for their well wishes over the past week. I look forward to working hard at my rehabilitation over the coming months and returning to the PGA Tour healthy next year."

The doctors also offered a positive prognosis about Woods' chances of making a full return to form.

"We're confident going in to this surgery and I am pleased with the results," Dr Rosenberg said. "There were no surprises during the procedure and, as we have said, with the proper rehabilitation and training, it is highly unlikely that Mr Woods will have any long-term effects as it relates to his career."

Woods announced he would have to undergo surgery two days after winning his 14th major title in a playoff against Rocco Mediate on June 16th.

Fracture

Apart from his recovery from the second knee operation, Woods must also rehabilitate a double stress fracture of his left tibia that was discovered last month.

The stress fractures were caused by Woods' intense rehabilitation and preparations for the US Open.

The 32-year-old will miss, among other tournaments, next month's Open and the Ryder Cup scheduled for September at Valhalla, near Louisville, Kentucky.

Noticeably limping and occasionally grimacing during his five-round triumph at Torrey Pines, Woods' victory marked the first time he had walked a course for a full 18 holes since he underwent his first knee surgery.

That operation - two days after Woods finished second in The Masters - repaired cartilage damage and was intended to delay an ACL procedure in the hope that he could get through the season.

Woods originally ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in 2007 following the Open whilst out running. After electing to not have surgery, he went on to win five of the next six events he entered.