Sarah at the ESPY awards in L.A. in 2011. photo: Danny Moloshok/Files, Reuters
Sarah at the ESPY awards in L.A. in 2011. photo: Danny Moloshok/Files, Reuters

Sarah Burke’s family publicist, Nicole Wood, issued this update concerning Sarah’s condition this am:

Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke remains in critical condition at the University of Utah Hospital after sustaining serious injuries during a training run at Park City Mountain Resort on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, Burke underwent a successful operation to repair a tear to her vertebral artery which resulted in an intracranial hemorrhage at the time of her fall. William T. Couldwell, M.D. Ph.D., professor and chair of Neurosurgery at University of Utah, performed the operation to repair the artery.

“With injuries of this type, we need to observe the course of her brain function before making definitive pronouncements about Sarah’s prognosis for recovery,” said Couldwell. “Our Neuro Critical Care team will be monitoring her condition and response continuously over the coming hours and days.”

Sarah’s family is grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support from around the globe. Fans may continue to use Sarah’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Burke/50553451173 to express their wishes and receive updates.

The family also requests media and the public respect their privacy in order to give them time with Sarah at this critical stage. Media requests regarding Sarah continue to be directed to me at 323.933.4646 or nicole@thedossierpr.com.

 

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