I wouldn't count her out just yet. We don't have all the information. Depending on how much stability she has with the tear and whether it is small or large, there are certainly scenarios where she could be in the start house at Sochi. My money is on Lindsey. If it is at all possible, she'll make it happen.
"The Sochi Olympics are only 78 days away. But Tom Hackett, an orthopedic surgeon at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, was encouraged by the information released by Vonn's publicist.
"It allows everybody to hope that she can get back to full skiing as soon as possible," Hackett said.
Even with a partial ACL tear, Hackett said, Vonn may be able to race next week.
"That can really be day by day, and it depends on her response to the treatments that she will be given in attempting to reduce inflammation and maximizing her muscle function again," Hackett said. "It really becomes a day by day issue, depending upon the extent of the strain."
Hackett said her availability next week should be considered questionable, not doubtful. But there are other priorities she needs to weigh."
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