For professional Red Bull athlete Coco Zurita, high-flying stunts in the saddle of his bike are a part of his everyday routine. Pushing the limits in riding has made this BMX athlete one of the top BMX vert and mega ramp riders on the planet. Most notably recognized as the first rider to land a triple tailwhip, Zurita has competed in and won a variety of competitions across the globe.
Watch Coco Zurita’s DISC Sports and Spine Center surgery experience:
Originally from Chile, this free-spirited now-Californian spends most of his time practicing at the local skatepark. As an athlete, it is imperative that his body is in the best shape possible so that he can, in his words, “rock and roll, baby.” During a recent X Games competition, Zurita attempted a triple whip from the top of a half-pipe of a 14-foot ramp and landed heavily on his knee. His fall during the competition caused complications in his knee that led him to seek out the help of the team at DISC Sports & Spine Center.
Upon review of his knee, Dr. Bulczynski advised Zurita that with no ACL, a torn meniscus, and multiple bone chips from the impact, he would need surgery as soon as possible to help return him to riding. Dr. Bulczynski and the DISC team removed cartilage and loose bodies irritating his knee and worked to repair the structure of his knee.
In a recent Instagram post, Zurita thanked the DISC Sports & Spine Center team for their “tremendous” help in his recovery. Visit our patient stories page to learn more about how DISC Sports & Spine Center helps athletes like Zurita return to a life they love. If you’re interested in speaking to a member of our team about how DISC can help you, contact us today.
