Robert Wickens: Undergoes back surgery
Wickens underwent back surgery Monday to stabilize the thoracic spinal fracture he sustained in a crash a day earlier at Pocono Raceway, David Malsher of Motorsport.com reports.
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Wickens' procedure involved the insertion of multiple rods and screws into his spine, a surgery that was reportedly performed without any complications. The 29-year-old is expected to require additional surgeries for fractures in his lower extremities and right forearm, putting his racing career on shaky ground.