LONDON — David Beckham has recently undergone wrist surgery to correct an injury that dates back over two decades, following years of chronic pain and discomfort.
The issue stems from a 2003 incident during an international friendly between England and South Africa, where Beckham fell awkwardly and fractured his scaphoid bone. Though he continued playing with a strapped wrist at the time, the injury required surgical intervention shortly afterward.
Doctors had inserted a dissolvable screw during the original procedure, but part of it remained embedded in the wrist for years, causing irritation and restricting movement. While Beckham managed the pain quietly over the years, it reportedly worsened recently, prompting him to seek corrective surgery.
Sources close to the football icon say the pain had become severe enough to affect his daily life, leading to a private medical consultation and a successful follow-up operation. The surgery was aimed at removing the leftover metal component and relieving the pressure it had caused on surrounding tissue.
Beckham is said to be recovering well and is expected to resume normal activity soon. He remains active in sports-related ventures and fitness, including his role as a co-owner of Inter Miami and his continued public appearances.
The procedure highlights the long-term physical toll of professional sports, even years after retirement. Beckham’s experience is a reminder of how lingering injuries can quietly persist—and how addressing them, even decades later, can bring renewed relief.
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