 His next event was the 2008 Four Continents , where he placed second in the short program and third in the free skate , and finished third overall . Lysacek was also named to the team for the 2008 World Championships . A week before the event , he was forced to withdraw due to an injury sustained while attempting a triple axel ; the blade broke off of his boot and he injured the left side of his body , from his forearm to his shoulder , and required a cast . Lysacek toured over the summer of 2008 with the Stars on Ice tour . 
