 On August 10 , 2012 , U.S. Figure Skating announced that an agreement had been reached and Lysacek would return to competition at the 2012 Skate America . He withdrew after aggravating a groin injury . On November 20 , 2012 , Lysacek underwent surgery to repair a torn muscle in his lower abdomen , i.e. a sports hernia , with an expected period of six weeks off the ice . In January 2013 , he withdrew from the 2013 U.S. Championships , saying he was healthy but needed an additional three weeks to return to competition form . Carroll said it would be a long recovery . 
