The operation, which he himself described as a last chance, was carried out on the right arm of Marc Marquez. It now remains to let nature and doctors take their course to find out if this fourth intervention will be the deliverance long awaited by the eight-time World Champion. We do not yet dare to talk about a return to competition. Instead, we focus on reconciling ourselves with a normal daily existence, without suffering or painkillers. The question of convalescence time is almost taboo. However, listening to Alberto Puig, there is indeed a countdown underway…
How are you Marc Marquez after his delicate operation on his right arm? It will be recalled that in the United States, specialists carried out an osteotomy on Thursday, that is to say a targeted surgical cut of the upper arm bone with subsequent correction: the bone was rotated by approximately 30 degrees along the longitudinal axis, then fixed with a plate and several screws…
Alberto Puig: “ I had the opportunity to speak to Marc Marquez, he was happy«
Alberto puig, Team Manager of Repsol Honda, took stock of his illustrious pilot at the microphone of motogp.com : " the operation was successful and the doctors were very happy. It was not an easy procedure and it was carried out as they had planned. This is why the doctors were happy ". He adds : " I also had the opportunity to speak to Marc. He was happy. The doctor explained to him that it's a process where he will be seen every two weeks. He expects to start passive movements in two weeks – first with his hand, then probably with his shoulder after four or six weeks. It will take time. He didn't give us a specific deadline. ».
« The normal process of bone healing takes time. I don't know how long it will take, but an MRI will be the next step. From there you will start with physiotherapy and then slowly think about getting back on the bike " added Puig, who at the same time stressed that no specific date had been set for a return. “ We will instead review progress every two weeks He concluded.
