Editing Arnold Schwarzenegger (section)

=== Accidents, injuries, and other health problems ===

==== Health problems ====
Schwarzenegger was born with a [[bicuspid aortic valve]], an aortic valve with only two leaflets, where a normal aortic valve has three.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 18, 1997 |title=Surgery Leaves Star Undimmed |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/NEWS+LITE+:+SURGERY+LEAVES+STAR+UNDIMMED-a083864140 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024054528/http://www.thefreelibrary.com/NEWS+LITE+:+SURGERY+LEAVES+STAR+UNDIMMED-a083864140 |archive-date=October 24, 2012 |access-date=July 29, 2008 |work=The Free Library |publisher=Farlex}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Starnes |first=Dr. Vaughn A. |date=March 8, 2001 |title=Renowned Cardiac Surgeon Proclaims Medical "Facts" In Article "Represent No Facts At All" |url=http://www.schwarzenegger.com/en/news/uptotheminute/news_uptotheminute_eng_legacy_18.asp?sec=news&subsec=uptotheminute |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523203941/http://www.schwarzenegger.com/en/news/uptotheminute/news_uptotheminute_eng_legacy_18.asp%3Fsec%3Dnews%26subsec%3Duptotheminute |archive-date=May 23, 2008 |access-date=March 3, 2009}}</ref> He opted in 1997 for a replacement heart valve made from his own [[pulmonary valve]], which itself was replaced with a cadaveric pulmonic valve, in a [[Ross procedure]]; medical experts predicted he would require pulmonic heart valve replacement surgery within the next two to eight years because his valve would progressively degrade. Schwarzenegger apparently opted against a mechanical valve, the only permanent solution available at the time of his surgery, because it would have sharply limited his physical activity and capacity to exercise.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 18, 1997 |title=Schwarzenegger Has Elective Heart Surgery |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/18/us/schwarzenegger-has-elective-heart-surgery.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080530084553/http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04E6D9113FF93BA25757C0A961958260 |archive-date=May 30, 2008 |access-date=December 29, 2021 |work=The New York Times}}</ref>

On March 29, 2018, Schwarzenegger underwent emergency open-heart surgery for replacement of his replacement pulmonic valve.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 30, 2018 |title='I'm back': Arnold Schwarzenegger in stable condition after heart surgery |url=https://news.sky.com/story/arnold-schwarzenegger-undergoes-emergency-open-heart-surgery-11310002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330161050/https://news.sky.com/story/arnold-schwarzenegger-undergoes-emergency-open-heart-surgery-11310002 |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |access-date=March 30, 2018 |publisher=[[Sky News]]}}</ref> He said about his recovery: "I underwent open-heart surgery this spring, I had to use a walker. I had to do breathing exercises five times a day to retrain my lungs. I was frustrated and angry, and in my worst moments, I couldn't see the way back to my old self."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schwarzenegger |first=Arnold |date=December 12, 2018 |title=Schwarzenegger: How I fought my way back to fitness |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/11/opinions/arnold-schwarzenegger-fitness-takes-work-dont-give-up/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181212161636/https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/11/opinions/arnold-schwarzenegger-fitness-takes-work-dont-give-up/index.html |archive-date=December 12, 2018 |publisher=CNN}}</ref>

In 2020, 23 years after his first surgery, Schwarzenegger underwent a surgery for a new aortic valve.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last1=Lee |first1=Janet W. |last2=McNary |first2=Dave |date=October 24, 2020 |title=Arnold Schwarzenegger in 'Fantastic' Condition Following Heart Surgery |url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-heart-surgery-2-1234814637/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118201500/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-heart-surgery-2-1234814637/ |archive-date=November 18, 2021 |access-date=November 18, 2021 |magazine=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Accidents and injuries ====
On December 9, 2001, he broke six ribs and was hospitalized for four days after a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 9, 2006 |title=Schwarzenegger, son get in motorcycle accident |url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-01-09-schwarzenegger-accident_x.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080414021558/http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-01-09-schwarzenegger-accident_x.htm |archive-date=April 14, 2008 |access-date=April 18, 2008 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

Schwarzenegger saved a drowning man in 2004 while on vacation in Hawaii by swimming out and bringing him back to shore.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 12, 2004 |title=Schwarzenegger helped swimmer in Maui, according to his office |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/2004-04-10-arnold-swimmer_x.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318034452/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/2004-04-10-arnold-swimmer_x.htm |archive-date=March 18, 2016 |access-date=January 22, 2015 |work=USA Today}}</ref>

On January 8, 2006, while Schwarzenegger was riding his [[Harley-Davidson]] motorcycle in Los Angeles with his son Patrick in the sidecar, another driver backed into the street he was riding on, causing him and his son to collide with the car at a low speed. While his son and the other driver were unharmed, Schwarzenegger sustained an injury to his lip requiring 15 stitches. "No citations were issued", said Officer Jason Lee, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2006 |title=No Charges Against Schwarzenegger |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna10811025 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106010926/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/10811025/ |archive-date=November 6, 2013 |access-date=July 13, 2008 |publisher=NBC News}}</ref> Schwarzenegger did not obtain his motorcycle license until July 3, 2006.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Navarro |first=Mireya |date=July 7, 2006 |title=Schwarzenegger Finally Gets a License |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/07/us/07arnold.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212235616/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/07/us/07arnold.html |archive-date=February 12, 2013 |access-date=February 2, 2011 |work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref>

Schwarzenegger tripped over his ski pole and broke his right [[femur]] while skiing in [[Sun Valley, Idaho]], with his family on December 23, 2006.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 24, 2006 |title=Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger Breaks Leg in Skiing Accident in Idaho |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/calif-gov-schwarzenegger-breaks-leg-in-skiing-accident-in-idaho |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080414041257/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,238562,00.html |archive-date=April 14, 2008 |access-date=December 29, 2021 |publisher=Fox News |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On December 26, he underwent a 90-minute operation in which cables and screws were used to wire the broken bone back together. He was released from [[Saint John's Health Center|St. Johns Hospital and Health Center]] on December 30, 2006.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 26, 2006 |title=Schwarzenegger cleared to resume duties after surgery |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>

Schwarzenegger's private jet made an emergency landing at [[Van Nuys Airport]] on June 19, 2009, after the pilot reported smoke coming from the cockpit, according to a statement released by his press secretary. No one was harmed in the incident.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Santa Cruz |first=Nicole |date=June 19, 2009 |title=Governor's plane makes emergency landing in Van Nuys |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/governors-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-van-nuys.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090623225503/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/governors-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-van-nuys.html |archive-date=June 23, 2009 |access-date=June 20, 2009 |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>

On May 18, 2019, while on a visit to South Africa, Schwarzenegger was attacked and [[dropkick]]ed from behind by an unknown malefactor while giving autographs to his fans at one of the local schools. Despite the surprise and unprovoked nature of the attack, he reportedly suffered no injuries and continued to interact with fans. The attacker was apprehended and Schwarzenegger declined to press charges against him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Schwarzenegger 'will not press charges' over South Africa attack |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48322307 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190519001508/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48322307 |archive-date=May 19, 2019 |access-date=May 19, 2019 |publisher=BBC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Donovan-Smith |first=Orion |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Arnold Schwarzenegger unhurt after taking a flying kick in the back from a 'mischievous fan' |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/05/18/im-just-glad-idiot-didnt-interrupt-my-snapchat-schwarzenegger-says-after-guy-drop-kicks-him/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518205517/https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/05/18/im-just-glad-idiot-didnt-interrupt-my-snapchat-schwarzenegger-says-after-guy-drop-kicks-him/ |archive-date=May 18, 2019 |access-date=May 19, 2019 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sager |first=Jessica |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Arnold Schwarzenegger won't press charges against attacker |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/arnold-schwarzenegger-charges-assault-arnold-sports-africa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190520120044/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/arnold-schwarzenegger-charges-assault-arnold-sports-africa |archive-date=May 20, 2019 |access-date=May 20, 2019 |publisher=Fox News |language=en-US}}</ref>

Schwarzenegger was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on the afternoon of Friday, January 21, 2022. Schwarzenegger was driving a black [[Chevrolet Tahoe|GMC Yukon]] SUV near the intersections of [[Sunset Boulevard]] and Allenford Avenue in the [[Brentwood, Los Angeles|Brentwood]] neighborhood of Los Angeles, when his vehicle collided with a red [[Toyota Prius]]. The driver of the Prius was transported to the hospital for injuries sustained to her head. Schwarzenegger was uninjured.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2022 |title=Arnold Schwarzenegger Involved in Car Crash on Sunset Boulevard That Sent 1 to Hospital |url=https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2022/01/22/arnold-schwarzenegger-involved-in-car-crash-on-sunset-boulevard/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122150850/https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2022/01/22/arnold-schwarzenegger-involved-in-car-crash-on-sunset-boulevard/ |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |access-date=January 22, 2022 |website=losangeles.cbslocal.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2022 |title=Arnold Schwarzenegger Involved in Bad Car Accident with Injuries |url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/01/21/arnold-schwarzenegger-car-accident-prius-suv-injuries/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122013943/https://www.tmz.com/2022/01/21/arnold-schwarzenegger-car-accident-prius-suv-injuries/ |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |access-date=January 22, 2022 |website=tmz.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 22, 2022 |title=Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in multi-car crash in Brentwood, LAPD says |url=https://abc7.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-car-crash-brentwood-sunset-boulevard/11496858/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122022324/https://abc7.com/arnold-schwarzenegger-car-crash-brentwood-sunset-boulevard/11496858/ |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |access-date=January 22, 2022 |website=abc7.com}}</ref>