Martyn Irvine on the front in Taiwan during the week, before his bad crash on Thursday
The medical personnel working with world track champion Martyn Irvine’s Unitedhealthcare team has reviewed the X-Rays of his fractured hip and believes he will make a full recovery.
The Irish man came down in a high speed crash on the fourth stage of the Tour of Taiwan yesterday and sustained an injury that will derail his season for now but from which he is at least expected to fully recovery.
His team issued a statement this evening and confirmed the positive diagnosis for the injury sustained 50km into the stage, after Irvine had gone on the attack the previous day.
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Unitedhealthcare team physician, Dr Michael Roshon has been reviewing the Irishman’s case from his base in the US today.
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He said in a statement: "We've had a chance to review Martyn's X-rays and have received an update from the doctors in Taiwan. Martyn suffered a proximal femur fracture during stage 4 of the Tour de Taiwan on Thursday, March 21, and had surgery later that evening.”
“The initial surgery was successful and he is now recovering well and in good spirits. We expect him to have an uncomplicated recovery and he should not require any further surgery. Martyn will be heading home to Ireland within the next four days or so, and with a bit of luck, there is a very good chance he will return to racing this season.”
General manager and team director, Mike Tamayo added: “The outpouring of well wishes for Martyn has been incredible. Again, we appreciate and thank everyone who has taken time to extend their thoughts in support of Martyn at this time."
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