That's pretty tough luck for Nori. Fortunately, he has until the 26th of July of the Brno round to heal up but I can't imagine his forearm will be at full strength by then not to mention his scapula which has been causing him considerable pain. Scapula fractures are comparatively rare and in addition to being very painful, they take a while to heal. Normally, the patient must keep his arm fully immobilized in a harness sling for about 3-4 weeks. While most fractures heal within 6-8 weeks, patients frequently suffer from weakness, constant pain and limited range of motion. Even at full fitness, Haga would have had his work cut out for him in trying to stave off Spies and his own team mate Fabrizio, but it will take either a heroic effort by Haga or a recurrence of bad luck on behalf of Spies (or possibly both) in order for him to keep his points lead after the Czech WSBK round.
Quick recovery Haga. However I think this is where Haga Champion chase ending here. Haga needs to be 110% to beat Ben at his 100%. With this broken arm I think is going to be tough to ride a superbike at full on pace. Man and I was rooting for Nori to take it this year, Ben became Hagas biggest cock blocker sad.....not that Ben don't deserve it or anything like that.
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If anybody can gut check his way thru this it's Notro Nori, hope he heals up quickly, this season has been epic whomever yer pullin' for!
-Rocky-
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The following is from Ducati...
At 5 pm. this afternoon Ducati Xerox rider Noriyuki Haga underwent successful surgery at the Derby City Hospital. Having fractured the ulna in his right arm in yesterday's crash at Donington Park, Noriyuki today had a plate and screws inserted to set the bone. The surgical team deemed the surgery a success and there were no unforeseen complications.
Prior to the operation, medical staff took a closer look at his right shoulder blade and an Xay unfortunately confirmed that he has multiple fractures to his left scapula. The scapula will not necessitate surgical intervention and the bone should knit itself back together in time; this complication should not prolong Noriyuki's recovery time. The Japanese rider should be discharged from hospital tomorrow (Tuesday) and he and his family will fly back to Italy so that Noriyuki can begin the necessary physiotherapy treatment.
The Ducati Xerox rider will not participate in the next tests at Imola but it is foreseen that he will compete in the next round at Brno.
Prior to the operation, medical staff took a closer look at his right shoulder blade and an Xay unfortunately confirmed that he has multiple fractures to his left scapula.
That must be one powerful Xray machine.
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Haga Undergoes Surgery on Fractured Forearm
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