Loges syndrome, a scourge for MotoGP pilots touched two pilots of the grid before the GP of France. Somkiat Chantra (LCR Honda) and Pedro Acosta (Red Bull Ktm Factory Racing), both have undergone surgery successfully, about ten of the race which will take place on the Bugatti circuit of Le Mans.
The Thais was operated on April 30 at the Universitari dexeus hospital in Barcelona by Dr. Xavier Mir. Victim of persistent pain in the forearm, Chantra had been forced to abandon during the Spanish Grand Prix for this reason. However, his team recently communicated that Johann Zarco’s teammate had left the hospital.
He now continues his recovery in Barcelona and aims to return from Le Mans, subject to the medical green light scheduled for Thursday. Pedro Acosta, for his part, was also operated for a lodges syndrome in the right forearm, April 29, the day after the Jerez test.
-The double world champion, which finished seventh at the Spanish Grand Prix and fifth of official trials, was placed under observation. KTM wanted to be reassuring when coming to the news. “Pedro Acosta was successfully operated on the right forearm this evening to treat chronic compartment syndrome. He will remain under observation for 24 hours and should be back for the GP of France, while waiting for a medical control next week ”, publish the Austrian brand on X.
Lodges syndrome, or “Arm-Pump”, is a frequent pathology in MotoGP pilots, caused by pressure accumulation in the forearm muscles during intense efforts. If convalescence is generally rapid, it nevertheless requires strict medical follow -up.
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