After Sunday’s injury, a long recovery period is expected for the French rider: here is how the medical team has decided to proceed with his physical rehabilitation.
This afternoon, a further statement updated fans on Johann Zarco’s condition: the French rider has been placed under the care of a leading orthopaedic specialist, with whom a recovery plan has been established. Below are the details.
The official statement
“On Tuesday 19th May, Johann Zarco visited doctor Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet in Lyon, a world-renowned consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Centre Orthopédique Santy in Lyon, France, specializing in the management of knee ligament injuries and sports trauma, to further assess his physical condition.
Following a thorough examination, it is estimated that he will need to wait a couple of weeks before undergoing surgery for the damage to his ligaments, allowing the initial trauma and other injuries to his knee some time to heal before the procedure.
Following the surgery, a detailed recovery plan will be established, allowing the medical team to evaluate a possible timeline for his return. The whole Castrol Honda LCR team is in close contact with Johann Zarco and will continue to provide updates as the date gets closer.”
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Photo: LCR Team
