WORLD CHAMPION NICKY HAYDEN HAS SUCCESSFUL SHOULDER OPERATION

2006-12-03 14:43
Repsol Honda World Champion Nicky Hayden underwent a successful
operation on his injured right shoulder at the Freemont Clinic,
California on Thursday. The surgery repaired an undisplaced fracture
through the right greater tuberosity (shoulder bone), an injury
sustained at the Grand Prix of Portugal this year.

During the procedure, performed by Dr Art Ting, some bone was shaved
off the injured shoulder bone to encourage improved healing of the
fracture, and the rotator cuff was repaired. At the same time the
metal plate on the 25-year-old Americans right collarbone was
replaced with a smaller plate. The metal plate, a legacy of a
Supermoto crash in 2004, was bent at Estoril and scans on Wednesday
showed that the fall had in fact re-fractured his previously broken collarbone.

The newly crowned World Champion is expected to wear a sling for two
weeks following the successful operation but will be able to resume
some cardiovascular training within a week. If his recovery goes to
plan Haydens expected to be fully fit in time for the first MotoGP
test of 2007 which begins at the Sepang circuit on January 22, 2007.

Speaking at the Freemont Clinic after the operation Nicky Hayden
said: "I actually feel pretty good already. Ill be off bikes for a
while but Aldon Baker, my trainer, is going to get me back doing some
cardio work next week and Im definitely looking forward to that. Its
obviously been a great year all round and Im glad Ive had the
shoulder fixed because it means I can now begin to prepare for the
defence of this title. Id like to thank Dr Ting and the staff at
Freemont, and all the fans whove given me great support this year.
See you all in 2007!

Source: Honda Pro Image

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