"After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with Doctors and Surgeons to have tests taken,"
"The scans determined that I had a collapsed disc 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."
Tiger Woods underwent lumbar disc replacement surgery on Friday to address lower-back pain and reduced mobility. Medical imaging identified a collapsed L4/5 disc, disc fragments, and a compromised spinal canal. He elected to have the disc replaced and described the decision as beneficial for his health and his back. The surgery follows multiple prior back operations, including a September procedure to correct a lower-back nerve impingement. Woods has also been sidelined from PGA Tour events this year while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered in March.
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