"Definitely right"

Marco Schwarz successfully operated on intervertebral disc

Marco Schwarz underwent an operation on his intervertebral disc.(Bild: GEPA)

Marco Schwarz underwent successful surgery on his intervertebral disc in Innsbruck on Friday. After the Carinthian underwent an infiltration last week due to disc problems and there was no improvement despite additional therapy, the 29-year-old decided to undergo surgery after consulting the doctor treating him and his trainers. 

"After conservative treatment failed to bring about the desired improvement, surgery was unavoidable. The operation was very positive and uncomplicated and we assume that it will heal without any consequences," said Michael Gabl, the doctor who performed the operation.

"Of course it's tough"
Schwarz, who tore ligaments in his knee in December 2023, will not be able to return to training for around eight weeks and is accepting this challenge: "Unfortunately, the situation deteriorated so much at the start of the week that there was no way around the operation," explained the all-rounder. "Of course it's tough to be set back again for a few weeks now, but it was definitely the right decision."

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