It was apparently with joy and good humor that Dominique Aegerter was operated on for compartment syndrome. As it turns out, it's not just in MotoGP that we suffer from it. You can have shone in MotoE and experienced a long time in Grand Prix before being impacted by the phenomenon by riding an R1 in WSBK. For the Swiss, it was his right forearm that was causing him problems…
After the meeting in Catalonia where he shone, Dominique Aegerter convinced himself that it was necessary to take care of this right forearm prone to compartment syndrome. Direction was therefore taken towards the Nova Clinic in San Marino. “ Since I've been riding a Superbike, I've had pain again and again », we read from the GRT Yamaha rider on speedweek. " Compartment syndrome is a well-known condition. Many pilots have had surgery ».
Dominique Aegerter: “ the last option was surgery »
He adds : " I had clarified this with various doctors and therapists in advance and also tried to train differently. We also have changed my suit in leather and the sitting position on the motorcycle, but none of that helped. The last option was surgery ».
« By Misano weekend I should be back in great shape », added the double Supersport world champion in conclusion. The races in Italy will take place the first weekend in June. Dominique Aegerter is currently sixth in the general classification as leader among the rookies and more particularly ahead of his teammate Remy gardner, Moto2 World Champion from MotoGP who is only twelfth in the same hierarchy with 46 points.
