BMC’s Greg Van Avermaet is undergoing surgery on a fractured ankle.
The Olympic Champion crashed on his mountain bike and will have surgery to secure a small, non-displaced, distal left fibula fracture, performed by Dr. Tim Leenders, in Antwerp.
BMC Racing Team Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Max Testa said to the BMC team website that he expects Van Avermaet to make a full recovery.
“Injuries are unfortunately part of a cyclist’s career, something that Greg understands well having already bounced back successfully from injury this year. Following surgery Greg’s training program will be readjusted according to his progress over the next two to three weeks, and in agreement with Dr. Leenders,” Dr. Testa explained.
“I am confident that this injury will not interfere with Greg’s objectives for the 2017 season.”
Source: Kev Monks
Source: DSG
