Marquez will race Mugello then go to America for surgery
Marquez, has not felt significant improvement in recent months and in consultation with other specialists, along with his medical team have considered the option of a new surgery. .
The six-time MotoGP world champion will travel to the United States on Tuesday, May 31 for surgery, under the direction of Dr. Joaquin Sánchez Sotelo. Once the postoperative period is complete, he will return to Spain to begin his recovery. Doctors will then assess Marquez’s condition and his recovery time.
Marc marquez
“Unfortunately, I have to take a break from the 2022 season which puts me out of action for a while. After all these months of intense work with my new medical team in Madrid, my physical condition has improved and I have had less discomfort in my right arm to be able to compete in the Grands Prix. , but I still have significant limitations in my body. not allowing me to cycle properly and achieve the goals I always set for myself”.
“It is for this reason, together with my medical team, Dr Samuel Antuña and Dr Angel Cotorro, and after consulting with experts from the Mayo Clinic, that I have decided to take it. A new surgery with the aim of improving my position on the bike will allow me to ride without my current limitations. Personally, I have maximum motivation and enthusiasm to keep working and work hard to return to playing at the highest level.”
“I want to thank all of the support that my family has always given me, the trusted people around me, the Repsol Honda Team, my entire medical team and especially all the fans. has always been with me through the good times and the bad.. ”
Dr. Sanchez Sotelo – Medical Doctor
“Due to insufficient clinical improvement with rehabilitation treatment and consultation with the medical team, Marc Marquez will undergo a new surgical intervention at the Mayo Clinic, USA, to improve Improves discomfort in the right arm due to loss of mobility. arm.”
“The surgery will involve extraction of bone composite from his shoulder combined with humeral osteotomy to increase the lateral rotation of the arm and maintain shoulder stability.. ”
