Kai Trump Undergoes Surgery After Major Wrist Injury

Kai Trump shared an update from her hospital bed after undergoing wrist surgery for a golf injury sustained during her first tournament of the season at the University of Miami.

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Kai Trump shared an update from her hospital bed after undergoing wrist surgery for a golf injury sustained during her first tournament of the season at the University of Miami.

President Trump’s eldest grandchild, 19, posted a selfie on Instagram with her left arm in a cast and sling, saying the procedure was a success.

Kai acknowledged recovery will “take time,” but struck an optimistic tone, thanking her doctors. “I’ll be back before you know it, stronger and more grateful than ever,” she wrote.

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I recently underwent surgery to repair a wrist injury I sustained during my first tournament of the season.

While I had hoped to avoid surgery, after talks with my family, coaches, and athletic training staff I know I made the best decision for my long-term health and my future in the game I love. It’s certainly not how I envisioned the next few months, but sometimes the journey takes an unexpected turn, and I’m choosing to embrace this one with patience, and a whole lot of determination.

Recovery will take time, but I’m incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by amazing people who continue to lift me up, encourage me, and remind me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Having the right people by your side makes all the difference, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

A special thank you to Dr. Carlson and the incredible team at HSS in New York for taking such great care of me, and to my teammates, coaches, family, and everyone who has supported me along the way.

For now, it’s all about healing, and trusting the process. I can’t wait to be back with my team, doing what I love. I’ll be back before you know it, stronger and more grateful than ever!

Go Canes!

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The injury occurred early in the competition when she attempted a swing near a path and unknowingly struck hidden concrete beneath the surface.

The University of Miami golfer is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump and granddaughter of President Donald Trump offered insight into the setback in an emotional Instagram video.

“Let’s just say there must have been some cart path underneath that ground because it was very hard. Hit it, it felt like a shock on my arm,” Trump said

The injury got worse later on a swing with her driver.

“Then on the tenth hole, I hit my driver, and I felt like I tore it again,” she said.

Tests revealed the injury wasn’t as severe. Doctors found a “little sliver” of damage along her ligaments.

In an effort not to miss extended time, Kia Trump says she is receiving stem cell injections from Dr. Jeffrey Weigers, a pain management specialist.

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In an appearance on “Fox & Friends” in July, the president’s granddaughter said she had undergone wrist surgery six months earlier.

She also admitted to being “a little nervous” about starting her freshman year and Division 1 golf career at the University of Miami.

“[I’m] a little nervous, I’m not gonna lie, but I’m ready for the next chapter,” she said. “And I love my siblings. I am not far away from them, like an hour and a half away.”

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