Unveiling the Truth: What Ducati Revealed About Marquez's Injury After Surgery
The MotoGP world champion, Marc Marquez, has undergone surgery on the injury he sustained at the Indonesian Grand Prix, a decision that his medical team initially aimed to avoid. Ducati, the team's manufacturer, provided an insightful update on the situation, shedding light on the medical team's initial approach and the reasons behind the surgical intervention.
Initially, the plan was to follow a conservative treatment approach, focusing on rest and immobilization of the affected shoulder. However, a follow-up examination a week after the incident at Mandalika revealed that stabilizing the shoulder alone wasn't yielding the desired progress. This led to the decision to proceed with surgery.
The medical team's update stated, 'The same medical team who had examined him seven days earlier found that the coracoid fracture and ligament damage were not showing sufficient signs of stabilization after a week of being immobilized.' This prompted the need for surgical intervention to stabilize and repair the acromioclavicular ligaments.
Interestingly, the initial examination confirmed that the crash had not caused any new damage in the areas of his right arm that were severely affected by the 2020 injury, which had led to prolonged absences and further corrective surgeries. This positive finding provided some reassurance, indicating that the recent injury did not exacerbate the existing issues.
Marquez has been ruled out of the next two MotoGP rounds in Australia and Malaysia. Test rider Michele Pirro will take his place at Phillip Island this weekend, but Ducati has not ruled out the possibility of an alternative solution for Sepang. The team has not yet provided a specific timeline for Marquez's return to racing, leaving fans and followers in anticipation.
The statement from Ducati concluded, 'Marc Marquez, who is already at home, will continue his recovery process, and his progress will determine the timing of his return to racing competition.' This statement leaves the door open for potential updates and provides a sense of optimism for Marquez's recovery and eventual return to the track.
