Plushenko Knee Surgery a Success

More Plushenko news: He underwent knee surgery today and news outlets are reporting that the surgery was a success.

Per Reuters:

"Everything went well, I feel good," the 29-year-old Russian told local media.

Plushenko needed painkilling injections on his troublesome knee before winning his seventh European men's title in Sheffield, England, last month in his first international competition since the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

As reported earlier today, Plushenko needs more surgery, this time on his back. to relieve a hernia.