Get Well Soon, Robert, in polish, was the message that adorned most of
the cars as they continued testing in Spain today.
Lotus Renault
Released the following:
Robert’s condition has improved further and he has now been
transferred from the Intensive Care Unit to the Department of
Orthopaedics.
The surgery scheduled for tomorrow will be on his humerus and foot. A
further update will be available tomorrow following the surgery.
More details of the Pole's injuries are still coming out, and it has
been reported that Robert feared he would be left paralyzed after the
crash, asking his manager, tell me the truth. Fortunately, a full
recovery from all injuries is possible. Recently added to the
injuries was a severely fractured heal and a punctured lung.
Here at F1Junkie, we wish Robert the speediest of recoveries.
God bless you Robert Kubica, Szybkiego powrotu do zdrowia!
Today, Robert’s general condition has once again improved. According
to the doctors, the levels of inflammation are in the norm considering his
medical condition, and the recovery of his forearm remains encouraging.
Yesterday, Robert was able to talk to his doctors and relatives. His
medication makes him sleep quite a lot, but he is responding to all
external stimulation. He has reacted well to the news about his condition
and is ready to fight for his comeback.
Thursday, Robert should undergo some more surgery in order to stabilise
the fractures to his right shoulder and right foot. Three or four days
later, another operation will allow his elbow fracture to be stabilised as
well.
Robert will remain at the Santa Corona Hospital for two to three weeks. A
decision will then be taken about where he should go in order to continue
his rehabilitation.
Robert Kubica's Rally car suffered severe damage as shown in this
video of the crash scene, although the driver's door seems to be unscathed. It is suggested that the guard rail entered the car through the floor boards causing damage to Robert's lower extremities. This car
seems to far better than Kubica's other notable F1 Crash(Kubica F1 Crash Video
)
UPDATE: Robert’s general condition is much better today.
After spending the night under constant observation, he was briefly woken
up by the doctors of the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra Ligure) this
morning. The Lotus Renault GP driver was then able to talk to his
relatives. He was also able to move his fingers, which is encouraging for
the rest of his recovery process.
Professor Mario Igor Rossello, Director for the Regional Centre of Hand
Surgery at San Paolo Hospital in Savona, did not notice any swelling or
infection on his right forearm, and this is another good sign, although it
will be several days before it is known if the operation has been 100%
successful.
In order to avoid any physical stress, Robert will be put under gentle
medication in order to sleep for the next 24 hours at least. Meanwhile,
the doctors will decide how they will treat his elbow and shoulder
fractures. Robert may have to undergo surgery once again for this, but not
for a few days.
Lotus Renault GP wishes to thank the Hospital of San Paolo (Savona) and
the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra Ligure) for their professional approach
and their dedication.
Lotus Renault GP will issue another update on Robert’s condition later
this evening.
UPDATE: Robert Kubica underwent a seven-hour operation at the
Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure this afternoon. The Lotus Renault
GP driver had been diagnosed with multiple fractures to his right arm and
leg following a high-speed accident at the Ronda de Andora rally this
morning. He also suffered severe cuts to his forearm, which could have an
impact on his right hand mobility.
Doctors are reasonably satisfied with the way the operation went. Tonight,
Robert’s condition remains stable but serious. He has been placed into
an induced coma and could be woken up in the morning.
Professor Mario Igor Rossello, Director for the Regional Centre of Hand
Surgery at San Paolo Hospital in Savona: “It has been a very important
and difficult operation. Robert Kubica’s right forearm was cut in two
places, with significant lesions to the bones and the tendons. We did our
best to rebuild the functions of the forearm. It took seven doctors, split
into two teams and a total of seven hours to complete the operation. One
team was the emergency task force from the hospital of San Paolo (Savona)
that is normally appointed to treat this sort of injury, while the other
team came from the orthopaedic department of the Santa Corona Hospital (Pietra
Ligure). At the end of the operation, Robert’s hand was well
vascularised and warm, which is encouraging. Following the surgery, Robert
Kubica will remain under permanent monitoring overnight because his
condition remains serious.”
Eric Boullier, Team Principal and Managing Director of Lotus Renault GP:
“The news of Robert’s accident came as a real shock to the whole team.
All of us, at Lotus Renault GP, wish him a quick recovery. We have been
really impressed with the way the doctors looked after him today and we
would like to thank the whole team of the Santa Corona Hospital for their
professional approach and dedication. I will be traveling to Italy
tomorrow, along with Vitaly Petrov, in order to see Robert and tell him
that we are impatiently waiting for his return.”
Another update will be made tomorrow morning at 9h30, at the hospital, by
Prof. Rossello and Daniel Morelli, Robert’s manager.
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