Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi has undergone successful surgery for displaced fractures of the tibia and fibula in his right leg, following a training accident on Thursday evening.
The seven-time MotoGP world champion was involved in an enduro crash as was taken to the Ospedale Civile di Urbino for medical examination. Later that evening the Italian was transferred to the Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti in Ancona.
Immediate surgery was carried out on his right-leg by Dr. Raffaele Pascarella, Director of the Orthopedics and Traumatology Division. During the surgery the fractures were fixated using a metal pin – a locked intramedullary nail – without any complications, according to his team.
Yamaha confirmed that further medical updates will be provided in "due course" and whether or not Rossi will be fit to take part in upcoming races. He currently sits fourth in the championship standings.
Rossi, speaking after his surgery, says he wishes to get back on his bike "as soon as possible".
"The surgery went well. This morning, when I woke up, I felt already good.
"I would like to thank the staff of the Ospedali Riuniti in Ancona, and in particular Doctor Pascarella who operated on me.
"I'm very sorry for the incident. Now I want to be back on my bike as soon as possible. I will do my best to make it happen!"
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