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While this is most likely the case, Lefevere was asked just moments after hearing the news, and he was only basing that off the images of Evenepoel holding his arm in a 90° angle. This was before Evenepoel was even examined. I haven't seen an update since.
That's what he assumed seeing the video of Remco walking to the cars, but he doesn't really know what the medical verdict is.
What does that means for his recovery time?Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.
There it was revealed that the Belgian Champion suffered a fracture to his right collarbone and his right scapula.
Medical Update | Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team
Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.www.soudal-quickstepteam.com
"Remco will travel to Belgium on Friday, where he will undergo an operation on his collarbone, and further examination, at the hospital in Herentals."
I was thinking about the scapula. It has longer recovery time. I think.
Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.
There it was revealed that the Belgian Champion suffered a fracture to his right collarbone and his right scapula.
Medical Update | Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team
Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.
Sure but don't they operate too on that case in order to reduce the recovery time ?
Sure, but I assume they only operate if they have to do so or that is the best option... which in itself reduces the recovery time in comparison to doing nothing.
Yes, basically all flat bones take longer to heal due to differences in blood supply to them. BUT, this ofc doesn't mean he cannot train during all the recovery time. Not at all actually, will be back on a stationary bike soon. That said, the Tour is what? 13 weeks out? Close call because I guess some real road training would be good as well in any case. Not quite sure how reasonable it is to get kilometers in when the fracture is not fully healed.
Honestly, we really can't have nice things. This gives me Tour 2014 vibes already again...
I broke my scapula and rib beneath and punctured lung a few years ago. They did not do surgery. I was on a stationary bike 4 days later but could put no pressure on that arm for several weeks. Like you said, hard to get good miles that way.
I mentioned on the Itzulia thread that the scapula could be his issue. Until it's stable and healed he's not going to be moving his arm much. Hope that's not the case; he doesn't deserve or need this nor do the others!
Now Remco really looks like he was rescued from a gulag.I am glad to see he is in a better state, considering what could have been.
I can't help but find this video a bit funny with how it starts, it's like a "broken bones anonymous" meeting. Hello, I am Remco and I too have broken bones
Commentators said it was Soler, but i didn't check.
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