Following his accident in Japan which resultsted in a broken knew, Michael is now out of plaster and the surgeon is happy with his work. There are no traces of infection and the affected area is healing well.
The latest direct from Michael is... "After my two operations I was in plaster for 10 days, after which I was back to Salford Royal Hospital in Manchester yesterday (Tuesday 12th May) for X-Rays to check everthing is in the correct positon and starting to heal and also for them to remove the plaster and check the wound. The surgeon inspected the wound and was happy that there is no infection and also the bones are in the correct position after been wired and screwed together 10 days earlier.
The currenbt position is my leg is in a brace which is locked out so I am unable to bend it. I will return to the hospital in 4 weeks for another check up. We don't have a definate date that I can ride a bike again but rehab will start as soon as possible after the brace is removed with a view to being back as quickly as possible.
I would like to thank all the family & friends that have looked after me and all the messages of support i have received.
Michael was quick to congratulate his team-mates (albeit gutted not to compete himself) after the SSDT for winning The Manufacturers Team Award and wishes them all the best for BTC action over the next weekends...