MotoGP: An operation by Marc Marquez that is anything but trivial…

When we informed you of Marc Marquez's hospitalization on Monday evening, we sincerely expected to see the Honda driver appear on social networks the next day at noon to signify the success of his operation...

Man has indeed accustomed us to lightning reactions and to seeming “unbreakable”. However, nothing, and, as the hours passed, this silence became somewhat worrying...

It was only around 17 p.m. that a press release from the Repsol Honda team generally reassured enthusiasts, without however containing the slightest photo of the patient.

This only arrived the next day on the Twitter account of the person concerned, presenting a Marc Marquez visibly tired accompanied by the phrase " I feel better ".

All this bundle of presumption was finally confirmed by Dr. Xavier Mir himself: the operation of the reigning world champion turned out to be much more complex than expected and Marc Marquez had a hard time waking up from a 3-hour operation and a half !

The practitioner, who operated it with his colleagues Víctor and Teresa Marlet, explained it in an interview given to esport3.

« It was a very serious and difficult operation. With Marc, as the head of the humerus was sticking out in all directions, we did two things. First, open surgery, placing a bone stop in front, then, arthroscopically, we repaired the ligaments in the back. The arm stuck out in all directions. The two techniques have been merged. This is complex and combines the two types of surgery that are performed in this type of lesion.”

The operation under general anesthesia went well but we will have to wait to know exactly all the effects...

“One hundred percent is not guaranteed by anyone, but after the operation, even with him asleep, we did a stability test. With a monitoring monitor, we moved the shoulder in all directions and the shoulder did not dislocate. This is a good sign because, in addition, when he is awake, his muscles hold up better. When it is relaxed, the head of the humerus moves more.”

As a result, the Honda driver will stay a day longer than expected in the Barcelona hospital and Dr Xavier Mir, who will see him again next Monday, warns against any haste during his convalescence which will take place under the supervision of his physiotherapist staff, Carlos García…

“If he doesn't stay still it won't go well, but he's very aware of that. You saw that it was a very serious and difficult operation. Everything will be fine, but we have to meet the deadlines for the things we did to be healed. For now, about six weeks of gentle recovery, then we'll see. We're going to do one thing at a time. They always have surprises in store for us that shorten the deadlines, everyone. The aim is to get him fit enough for the Sepang test. From there, without taking too many risks, but without hanging around too much, progress step by step while respecting recovery times.”

The doctor concludes “I almost don't understand how he could win the World Championship like that. But that's the reality. This gives him more merit” while a new photo from Marc Marquez today showcased him in better shape.