Danish cyclist Jakob Fuglsang has undergone successful surgery to stabilize a fractured left collarbone following a crash on stage one of the Benelux Tour. The surgery took place in Herentals, Belgium, and unfortunately, it means the end of Fuglsang’s season.
According to Astana – Premier Tech doctor Andrei Mikhailov, Fuglsang sustained non-displaced fractures of the left collarbone and left scapular (trans-glenoid) as well as multiple superficial abrasions in the crash. He stated, “After evaluating treatment options, it was clear the best treatment option was to stabilize the fracture surgically and we are happy to report Jakob underwent successful surgery.”
Fuglsang expressed his disappointment but remains optimistic about his recovery, saying, “Being disappointed is an understatement… It’s pretty sure that my season is done, that’s a hard one to swallow but something I have to accept. I want to thank our medical team which arranged my surgery immediately here in Belgium, so I can now start my recovery.”
Astana – Premier Tech will provide updates on Fuglsang’s recovery in the coming weeks.
