Racer X Injury Report
January 21, 2011, 4:30pm
Jimmy Albertson – Knee
Comment: Albertson crashed on the third lap of his second qualifying session and caught his leg under the bike. It was initially thought that he broke his leg, but X Rays showed no broken bones. Albertson headed back home to see a specialist to have the appropriate evaluation done, so look for an update next week.
Michael Byrne – Wrist
Comment: The new BTOSports.com/BBMX Suzuki pilot suffered a Lunate dislocation of his right wrist at the Bercy SX back in November. The injury required surgery, but is healing fine and he is scheduled to return to racing at Anaheim 2.
Matt Goerke – Ankle
Comment: The TiLube rider injured his ankle while preparing for Anaheim 1. Goerke's doctor said it should be a speedy recovery, but don’t look for him to return till at least Round 4.
Josh Grant - Knee
Comment: Josh underwent arthroscopic surgery yesterday to repair the damage he sustained at Phoenix and preliminary reports are that he'll returned to racing in a few weeks.
Wil Hahn – Back
Comment: Hahn during the first practice session at Anaheim 1 and landed on his back. Hahn suffered a compression fracture of his T-5 vertebra. It’ll be a few months before Hahn can resume his training routine.
Jake Moss – Shoulder
Comment: Initial reports are that Moss suffered a shoulder injury after crashing at the Dortmund SX last weekend.
Dan Reardon – Knee
Comment: The new JDR/J-Star/KTM pilot tweaked his knee prior to Anaheim 1, but nothing the damage was minimal and Reardon is hoping to race this weekend in LA.
Ken Roczen - Heel
Comment: According to KTM's Christy LaCurelle, Ken is fine. "He still has a bruised heel that makes it a little difficult to walk without a limp," she said, "but he has been able to do all of his normal training this week and will be ready to go for L.A. this weekend."
Jake Weimer – Arm
Comment: Suffered a broken arm prior to Anaheim 1. He is expected to return later this season.
Comment: Albertson crashed on the third lap of his second qualifying session and caught his leg under the bike. It was initially thought that he broke his leg, but X Rays showed no broken bones. Albertson headed back home to see a specialist to have the appropriate evaluation done, so look for an update next week.
Michael Byrne – Wrist
Comment: The new BTOSports.com/BBMX Suzuki pilot suffered a Lunate dislocation of his right wrist at the Bercy SX back in November. The injury required surgery, but is healing fine and he is scheduled to return to racing at Anaheim 2.
Matt Goerke – Ankle
Comment: The TiLube rider injured his ankle while preparing for Anaheim 1. Goerke's doctor said it should be a speedy recovery, but don’t look for him to return till at least Round 4.
Josh Grant - Knee
Comment: Josh underwent arthroscopic surgery yesterday to repair the damage he sustained at Phoenix and preliminary reports are that he'll returned to racing in a few weeks.
Wil Hahn – Back
Comment: Hahn during the first practice session at Anaheim 1 and landed on his back. Hahn suffered a compression fracture of his T-5 vertebra. It’ll be a few months before Hahn can resume his training routine.
Jake Moss – Shoulder
Comment: Initial reports are that Moss suffered a shoulder injury after crashing at the Dortmund SX last weekend.
Dan Reardon – Knee
Comment: The new JDR/J-Star/KTM pilot tweaked his knee prior to Anaheim 1, but nothing the damage was minimal and Reardon is hoping to race this weekend in LA.
Ken Roczen - Heel
Comment: According to KTM's Christy LaCurelle, Ken is fine. "He still has a bruised heel that makes it a little difficult to walk without a limp," she said, "but he has been able to do all of his normal training this week and will be ready to go for L.A. this weekend."
Jake Weimer – Arm
Comment: Suffered a broken arm prior to Anaheim 1. He is expected to return later this season.
