Team Honda HRC rider Cole Seely undergoes surgery today in Newport Beach, California.
Team Honda HRC is reporting that 450cc rider Cole Seely is now in recovery after undergoing a successful operation to his right shoulder this afternoon at Newport Center Surgical in Newport Beach, California.
Dr. Warren G. Kramer repaired a Bankart lesion in Seely’s glenoid labrum, the injury stemming from a crash during practice at the Spring Creek MX round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in Millville, Minnesota, July 18. As a result of the surgery, Seely will miss the final three rounds of the series and a date for his return to racing has not been set.
“My doctor said the surgery went well and that I’ll be able to begin light rehab almost immediately,” Seely said. “This setback is very disappointing, though. I had such a great Supercross season, but I’ve had nothing but challenges throughout the motocross series. We had hoped I would only be out for a couple weeks, but my shoulder was obviously worse than we thought and now I’ll be missing the rest of the season. I’m committed to getting back to 100% as soon as possible and to helping the team prepare for the 2016 season.”
Team Honda HRC manager Dan Betley said that it is unfortunate to see Cole’s season end in such a way.
“But, it’s better for him to get his shoulder fixed now so he can begin the recovery process and start looking forward to 2016,” Betley said. “This outdoor season has been a challenge in terms of injuries, but we know that’s a part of this sport. Cole has the full support of all the crewmembers and everyone at Honda, and we know he’s committed to making a complete recovery to return to racing at his full potential.”
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