Tiger Woods was transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, following the car accident he suffered on Tuesday that caused him serious leg injuries, according to a statement issued Thursday night.
Dr. Anish Mahajan said Woods, 45, was removed from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, located about 18 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, “to continue orthopedic care and recovery.” .
Woods was transferred Wednesday night, two sources told Ramona Shelburne. Cedars-Sinai is approximately 21 miles north of Harbo-UCLA.
On Tuesday, Mahajan said Woods suffered multiple “fractures” in his lower right leg and that a ring was placed in his tibia and screws and needles were inserted into his foot and ankle during the surgery. ’emergency.
Two sources have told ESPN that Woods sustained a bone injury that connects the lower leg to the top of the foot and acts as a pivot for movement. Sources have pointed out that the screws were placed in this area to help it heal and that if all goes well, they will allow normal movement.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is a Level 1 trauma center, which means you are qualified to perform detailed surgeries and provide care for this type of injury. Cedars-Sinai has the renowned Sports Medicine Institute that has cared for professional athletes and has a rehabilitation program for orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
Alex Villanueva, Los Angeles County Sheriff, said Wednesday the department will not file charges against Woods for the crash near the border of Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes, about 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. .
Villanueva said the department considered it an accident, which could, if given, result in a misdemeanor.
“(Tiger) wasn’t drunk. We can rule that out,” Villanueva said.