Dani Pedrosa Successful Surgery

Dani Pedrosa will remain in hospital for next 48 hours after successful surgery at Teknon Medical Centre, Barcelona, to decompress his left subclavian artery. As Pedrosa's told before after Jerez race, Pedrosa will have operation to fix his arm problem on Losail and Jerez race.

The surgery was lead by Dr. César García-Madrid, vascular surgeon, and Dr. Joaquim Casañas, trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, both specialists at Teknon Medical Centre.

In order to release the arterial compression, the titanium plate and the screws fixed to the collarbone have been removed. The subclavian artery has also been separated from the fibrotic tissues that surrounded costoclavicular space. At the same time, intraoperative angiography by minimally invasive transfemoral approach confirmed the return of the subclavian flow.

1 month delay before Estoril race will give much time for Dani Pedrosa to continue treatment and rehabilitation. 

Marco Simoncelli Crash Jerez 2011

Pictures of Simoncelli crash, Jerez MotoGP 2011

Alvaro Bautista Surgery Was Successful

Rizla Suzuki rider Álvaro Bautista suffered a crash during a practice session in Qatar last Friday, March 18th, in which he sustained a displaced transverse fracture of the proximal third femur. Due to logistical issues regarding his immediate transfer in a specially designated medical aeroplane Dr Ángel Villamor coordinated emergency surgery for Bautista along with the doctors at the Hamad Medical Corporation, a procedure which took place at the Doha facility.

The doctors at the Hamad Medical Corporation performed the intramedullary fixation of the fracture with interlocking screws. During the process the doctors suspected that a form of compartmental syndrome was developing, caused by bleeding inside the thigh, and decided to make an incision from the hip to the knee to relieve the muscle inflammation. This incision remained open, and an attempt to close it was made in a new procedure 48 hours later but without success.

At 8pm last night (Wednesday) Bautista landed in Madrid on a specially prepared medical aeroplane, and was transferred by ambulance to the Hospital USP San José – something he had requested at the time of the accident. There he received a blood transfusion having lost more than one litre of blood due to the fracture he had suffered.

Upon his arrival at the hospital Bautista was received by Dr Ángel Villamor, Medical Director of IQTRA and traumatology at the Hospital USP San José. The general condition of Bautista was good, although he arrived tired and in pain. An immediate blood test was carried out, which revealed that his haemoglobin levels had increased, and subsequent MRI and ecography scans confirmed the localised presence of internal bleeding in the thigh.

In new scans the correct fixation of the femur fracture was confirmed.

In light of the situation and with the patient in a stabilised condition, Dr Villamor decided to perform a new surgical procedure to begin the reduction of the quadriceps muscles which had become herniated through the open incision (which was 6x30 cm on the outer side of the thigh). For this a surgical mesh was used to close and stitch the skin on the thigh. Anti-inflammatory medication was administered intravenously, in high doses, as well as preventative antibiotics, which helped Bautista to have a more comfortable night. This morning (Thursday), after a further check by the doctor, Bautista underwent his first session of physiotherapy, during which he was in characteristically high spirits.

A two to three day hospital stay is anticipated by the hospital, with medication and intensive physiotherapy to avoid complications and aid a speedy recovery.

Source: MotoGP  Official Website

Pedrosa Will Spend A Month For Recovery

Dani Pedrosa, who finished the 2010 MotoGP World Championship second overall, will spend a full month working on his physical condition to ensure that he is in the best possible shape for the first MotoGP test of 2011 at Sepang, Malaysia, from February 1st to 3rd.

The specialists was told Pedrosa to rest his shoulder which sustained heavy trauma damage when broke his left collarbone in two places during practice for October’s Japanese Grand Prix. 

The injury was pinned and plated at Barcelona’s USP Instittut Universitari Dexeus, but serious bruising and swelling in the shoulder caused Pedrosa a serious lack of strength and feeling throughout the arm during the last few races of the season.

Dani Pedrosa will make good use of his final days off to take part in two pre-Christmas charity events in Spain. On Sunday December 19th he will be one of several stars who will participate in the TV3 Marathon which this year raises money for those who have suffered spinal cord or brain injuries.

Then on Tuesday December 21st Pedrosa will take part in an event to mark the publication of a children’s book at Barcelona’s Fnac Illa Diagonal. ‘Two mechanical elves for Dani Pedrosa’ tells the story of Dani’s first steps in the world of racing. As per Pedrosa’s wishes, five percent of book sales profits will go towards the NGO SOS Aldeas Infantiles children’s charity. The book launch will include a media presentation at 17:30 and a book-signing session for fans from 18:00 to 19:00.

Source: MotoGP Official Website

Sepang MotoGP 2010 Drama

Once again, history wrote on Sepang circuit las Sunday. 2 Spaniard rider sealing their championship on 2 different class. Toni Elias sealing his Moto2 world champion and then 1 hour later, Jorge Lorenzo for the first time wrote his name on MotoGP world champion. Although Lorenzo only finished at 3rd place, but that is more than enough for Jorge to seal the championship. 

The drama begin from Casey Stoner. This Ducati rider as the last year winner, crash on the beginning of the race. Stoner was caught out by cold tyre. Next drama came from Valentino Rossi. Valentino Rossi wrote his 46th wins with Yamaha at Sepang after a tight race with Andrea Dovizioso. Rossi strikes back to the top after very bad start. He drop into 1th position at the beginning of the race. But Rossi still a Rossi. With his experience and skill, finally he can pass other riders into 1st place.

Back to the drama, Jorge Lorenzo as usual on this years, he make an unique celebration by appearing Super Mario Bros. A character game legend that came from Italian. I'm not sure with the meaning of this. But some people said that Jorge want to celebrate the 25th birthday of Mario. Some people also said that this celebration was try to prove that Jorge was better than Rossi. Super Mario character came from Italian, same with Valentino Rossi.

Jorge Lorenzo also put his proud thanks to his fans from whole world by wrote "thank you" in 6 different language on the back side of his mechanic team t-shirt.

Pedrosa Ready For Sepang MotoGP

According to TVE, Dani Pedrosa will try to fight at Sepang MotoGP this weekend. This rumors was release after Dr Mir, lead Doctor for Pedrosa's surgery, made a green light signal for Pedrosa to race again at Sepang. Latest information said that this HRC rider will catch a flight from Barcelona to Kuala Lumpur for MotoGP. 

After a successful surgery, Pedrosa still cannot move his arm. But there was a good improvement after physiotherapy. 

"My condition has improved in the last two days, and now I'm making a passive recovery with my physiotherapist. Yet I can not move my arm for myself, but I'm getting better with massage," said Pedrosa after spending review Dexeus clinic, where he underwent surgery last Saturday by Dr. Xavier Mir.

Pedrosa was not optimistic will race at Sepang. His first target was Phillip Island. But after his condition getting better in last two days, Pedrosa said that he still have a chance for Sepang MotoGP this weekend. Maybe he will miss the Free Practice on next Friday but still try for the Sunday's race.

The main problem for Pedrosa is his shoulder. After Dr. Mir attached the titanium plate for his collarbone, he has to make sure that the plate were perfectly attached on Pedrosa's. However, left open a door to hope: "I just did Another review and Clearly That the clavicle shows plate is attached and Securely That I am Recovering well from the operation."

Now we all waiting for Pedrosa, is he ready for Sepang next Sunday? If Pedrosa ready, Lorenzo must be aware and keep an eye to this Spaniard HRC rider.

Pedrosa Leaves Hospital After Successful Surgery

Dani Pedrosa finally leaves Clinica Dexus at Spain after successful surgery after his accident at Motegi, Japan. This Spaniard was leaves hospital at 10 AM, two days after he had an operation to insert a titanium plate in his left collarbone.

“Dani had a four-fragment chip fracture of the left collarbone and, together with Doctors (Victor) Marlet and (Ignacio) Ginebreda, we have performed a fixation with a titanium plate, made especially for the collarbone," said Dr. Mir. "We have fixed the two intermediate fragments with two compression screws."

Dr. Mir said: “48 hours after operating on Dani Pedrosa’s fractured left collarbone, which we fixed using a titanium plate, the post-operation process is correct and yesterday he started to make small passive movements of his shoulder and elbow."

"We have discharged him and today he will start active-passive rehabilitation with his trusted physiotherapist. We will meet again next Wednesday to treat him again and check how the injury is evolving.”

Now Pedrosa is ready for an 'active-passive' rehabilitation under the supervision of his physiotherapist. And let see, for the next Pedrosa's action on track

Pedrosa Crash On FP1 Motegi

Dani Pedrosa was crashed when FP1 MotoGP at Motegi just running on 6 minutes. This Spaniard is the only one rider who can beat Jorge Lorenzo as the leader. Now we'll wait for Pedrosa, he will back for this weekend race or not. According to the circuit official, Dani Pedrosa is suspected injury on his collarbone. Pedrosa was lost control under braking and limped from the bike. He was carried away from track on a stretcher. 

If Pedrosa cannot race again for Motegi and rest of this season race, Lorenzo will get his 1st title on MotoGP. Lorenzo now is 56 points ahead Dani Pedrosa after he miss his 1st podium on this season last 2 weeks at Aragon.