MotoGP Mugello: ‘First surgery done’ for Alex Rins, external fixator attached
Alex Rins has undergone the first of two operations following his leg breaking accident in Saturday’s Italian MotoGP sprint race.
Alex Rins, MotoGP, Italian MotoGP, 9 June
The LCR Honda rider fractured his right tibia and fibula, with the initial surgery needed to attach an external fixator in order to s𓆉tabilise the leg and reduce swelling.
Rins posted the follo👍wing image on social media following the operation, saying :
“First surgery done. ♔Thank you veryౠ much for your messages. We will work harder than ever to be back soon.”
Once cleared to travel, the COTA winner will return to Spain to un🐎dergo a further operation.
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