Yevgeny Plushenko: I will not be needing a hernia operation

Russian Olympic champion skater Yevgeny Plushenko insisted despite initial fears no surgical involvement will be necessary after he was diagnosed with spinal hernia.

According to previous reports the figure skating star required two surgeries – one on his knee and one on his back.

A few days ago the European championship winner had the knee surgery, but yesterday via his Twitter page he insisted the back won’t have to be operated on.

«Good news about my back – no surgery necessary!» the Russian informed his fans.