Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez injures left hand again
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has undergone surgery after injuring his left hand for a second time this year whilst mountain biking on Tuesday
The Honda rider suffered a fracture to the fifth metacarpal on his left hand, which was operated on at the Universitario Dexeus Hospital in Barcelona on Wednesday morning.
A Honda statement said that should he recover as expected, Marquez will be fine to compete in the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi next weekend.
It is the second occasion this season that Marquez has suffered a fracture on his left hand, after a dirt bike crash in April.
As was the case then, he was operated on by Dr Xavier Mir.
"We have operated on Marc Marquez to treat a torsion fracture of the fifth metacarpal of his left hand," said Dr Mir.
"The surgery consisted of a reduction and internal fixation of the bone, through screws for compression and a neutralising titanium plate with six holes.
"After the insertion, the soft tissue has been closed up and we have placed a protective bandage around the finger, supporting it with the adjacent finger.
"Marc will remain in hospital for 24 hours, and in 48 hours will begin functional rehabilitation."
Marquez is currently third in the MotoGP standings with four rounds remaining, after crashing out of last weekend's Aragon race.
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