There is no absolute limit in regard to length of a procedure, but the longer it takes, the risk of infection correspondingly rises. I once had the (dis)pleasure of being involved in a 23 hour case.

Based on the layman's descriptions of his injuries, sounds like an absolute orthopaedic nightmare. Segmental periprosthetic humerus fracture, periarticular distal humerus fracture, olecrenon fracture, and I assume the hand replant on the same side. Jeebus. He really didn't leave much intact. Sounds like he's even lucky to keep his arm.

 

^ What he said.

 

lol

 

Robert Kubica has begun his rehabilitation and is in "pretty good" condition mentally following his accident, one of the the doctors treating him said on Tuesday.

Kubica underwent his final surgery last week and was moved out of the intensive care unit a few days ago.

Doctor Igor Rossello said Kubica's conditions was positive and that the Pole was already working on his rehabilitation.

"He no longer needs intensive care so he has begun the rehabilitation process," Rossello, a hand specialist, said.

"He is now in his own large room so that he is as comfortable as possible. He has already started some gentle hand exercises with the slight flexing of his fingers.

"He can move his fingers slightly and has a little bit of sensitivity already in his hand. What is very important is that there is no sign of infection, which is the main concern."

He added: "I saw him this morning around 8:30am. He is doing pretty well and his condition is positive considering what he has been through. The good news is that there have been no complications following all the surgery he has had recently.

"He's no longer in pain and his psychological condition is pretty good. He's obviously keen to start the rehabilitation work as soon as possible."

Rossello admitted it was hard to tell how long will Kubica stay in the hospital's rehabilitation department.

"It's difficult to say. For the next couple of weeks, he will stay here so we can monitor his condition. During that time there is still the possibility of infection and other complications so he will have the dressings on his hand changed every few days. After two weeks we will assess his next move."

In his first interview after the accident, Kubica said he was determined to return to action this year.

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i would be amazed to see him in an F1 car this year, i don't see how that's possible but i suppose anything could happen

 

Glad to see Robert is recovering.

 

It's incredible how these F1 drivers can heal so quickly. If I was a betting man, I'd put odds on Kubica getting behind the wheel of an F1 car again.

 

Get kt to place a bet for you in a sports book Alex. They bet on all kinds of crazy stuff