Val Chmerkovskiy shows grisly neck injury that led to hospitalization: ‘I went through some stuff’

Val Chmerkovskiy revealed he sustained a grisly neck injury last year.

The “Dancing With the Stars” pro took to Instagram Wednesday to post throwback pictures of himself lying in a hospital bed with a neck brace, as well as a glimpse of his post-surgery scar.

Chmerkovskiy, 37, did not share what happened, but he appeared to be bedridden for a while as he recovered at a medical center.

Val Chmerkovskiy revealed he suffered a grisly neck injury last year. valentin/Instagram The “Dancing With the Stars” pro posted several photos from his hospitalization. valentin/Instagram

The dancer also included a video of his wife, Jenna Johnson, grabbing his hand and telling him, “OK, time to walk around!”

“Let’s do it!” he eagerly responded.

A close-up selfie, meanwhile, revealed a major vertical scar starting below Chmerkovskiy’s chin and ending right above his chest.

He included two X-rays. valentin/Instagram The second appeared to show his neck post-recovery. valentin/Instagram He revealed a long scar on the front of his neck. valentin/Instagram

The Instagram carousel also featured a clip of the choreographer’s two dogs cuddling his head and leg while he slept in bed at home with his neck brace still on.

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Chmerkovskiy appears to be back in good health now, as he also posted a picture holding his 1-year-old son, Rome, as well as a video of himself dancing in a studio with others.

Chmerkovskiy included a sweet video of his dogs snuggling with him. valentin/Instagram He also shared a photo of himself holding his son on the side of his neck. valentin/Instagram The pro dancer went on to win “DWTS” with his partner, Xochitl Gomez. The Walt Disney Company

“This time last year I went through some stuff,” he cryptically captioned the post.

Despite his neck injury, Chmerkovskiy was able to recover by September when he resumed his “DWTS” duties with his partner, Xochitl Gomez, for Season 32.

The dancing duo were even able to snag the Mirrorball Trophy, marking Chmerkovskiy’s third win over the course of his 19 seasons on the show.