Arnaud Tonus to miss MXGP season start
By Team TMX on 25th Feb 18
Arnaud Tonus will miss the start of the FIM Motocross World Championship as he recovers from surgery following a crash at the International in France at LaCapelle Marival.
Tonus dislocated his left shoulder in a crash during the Timed Practice session at the Masters of Motocross International and The 26-year-old Swiss native received medical attention at the circuit before returning to Switzerland where a specialist at the Hirslanden Hospital in Geneva assessed his shoulder. Following expert medical, Tonus underwent surgery to re-construct the shoulder on Tuesday February 20.
Tonus will remain in Switzerland for the initial part of his rehabilitation where he has been advised to rest for the first few weeks before starting an intensive physiotherapy program, which will aim to have him back on the bike in the shortest mount of time possible. Tonus return to racing is currently unknown.
The main focus is for the Swiss talent to take his time and to make a full and strong recovery. Injury updates will be made when available on Yamaha Racings Social Media platforms, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Arnaud Tonus said: Its really disappointing to start the season with a big injury like this. I did a lot of work in the winter, in the gym and with my diet, to be 100% ready for this season, and I felt great on the bike. Now, I need to change my goals and recover in the best way possible. I am confident with the doctors and people I have around me here in Geneva, and I am sure that when I come back, I will be strong and ready to show what I can do.
Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP team owner Louis Vosters: The operation went really well, they have fixed his shoulder 100 per cent, so thats really positive. The doctors in Switzerland are really professional, theyre world-class, and so I have confidence in their treatment for Arnaud.
I spoke to Arnaud yesterday and he was positive about the way the doctors in Switzerland are working. That is really good. Now its time to move forward. I know it wont be an easy road and it will take some time. Its of course really disappointing for him and for us at Wilvo Yamaha MXGP, but we understand that this is part of the sport and we will support Arnaud all the way.
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