Yamaha Factory Racing rider Ben Spies successfully completed surgery in the US on Tuesday to repair torn ligament damage to his right shoulder following a crash in the Grand Prix of Malaysia last Sunday.
The procedure consisted of the reconstruction of the Coracoclavicular ligaments torn in the crash and a reduction of a separated Acrimioclavicular joint, aided by a Twin Tightrope device, which is a suture based system. Cadavar tissue was placed to replace and reinforce the Coracoclavicular ligaments that were torn.
Spies will make a full recovery although he will need to remain in a sling for up to 10-12 weeks.
The decision on a replacement rider for the final round of the Championship at Valencia will be clarified by Yamaha Factory Racing following the Phillip Island event this weekend.
–From Yamaha-racing.com
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