Tiger Woods undergoes seventh back surgery in 11 years to replace collapsed disk

Tiger Woods Undergoes Seventh Back Surgery

Golf legend Tiger Woods announced he recently underwent surgery to replace a collapsed disk in his back, marking his seventh back operation in 11 years.

The 49-year-old golf legend announced that he underwent back surgery to have a disk replaced in his back. He said the surgery went successful and he is recovering.

"After experiencing pain and lack of mobility in my back, I consulted with Doctors and Surgeons to have tests taken,"

Woods said in a statement, adding that the scans determined he had a collapsed disc in L4/5, disc fragments and a compromised spinal canal.

Golf fans will have to wait a little longer to see Tiger Woods return to competitive play as he faces another health setback.

Author's summary: Tiger Woods undergoes seventh back surgery.

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