Ian Hutchinson leg fracture confirmed by team manager
02nd February 2012
It has now been confirmed that TT ace Ian Hutchinson has fractured his leg, casting serious doubt over his inclusion in this years TT.
The 8 times winner twisted his leg awkwardly while preparing for a stunt show at a London Arena.
It will be a bitter blow for the Yorkshire man who battled back to fitness after a near career ending injury, sustained at Silverstone back in 2010.
Since that crash he had to have 16 operations with his leg held in an external cage whilst it healed.
It's reported that the fresh break is separate to the original breaks.
His Swan Yamaha Team Manager, Shaun Muir, has said what needs to be ascertained now is if his leg is considerably weakened following the extensive injuries he sustained at Silverstone back in 2010.
The 8 times winner twisted his leg awkwardly while preparing for a stunt show at a London Arena.
It will be a bitter blow for the Yorkshire man who battled back to fitness after a near career ending injury, sustained at Silverstone back in 2010.
Since that crash he had to have 16 operations with his leg held in an external cage whilst it healed.
It's reported that the fresh break is separate to the original breaks.
His Swan Yamaha Team Manager, Shaun Muir, has said what needs to be ascertained now is if his leg is considerably weakened following the extensive injuries he sustained at Silverstone back in 2010.