Thomas Kjer Olsen update on his C1 vertebra injury
By Team TMX on 23rd May 22
DIGA Procross KTM Racing Team has given an injury update on their 25-year-old rider, Thomas Kjer Olsen.
TKO, as he's affectionately known, sustained a serious injury in the qualifying race at the MXGP of Latvia in Kegums.
The heavy crash resulted in a head injury and he was placed in a medically induced coma for a couple of days.
As TKO's health condition stabilised, doctors brought him out of the coma and he was able to move his arms and legs.
The tall popular Dane also fractured his C1 vertebra in the crash, which fortunately has not shifted and is stable. He has now been successfully transferred to his adopted country of Belgium and is already undergoing rehabilitation there.
"At the moment we are happy to inform you that Thomas is not dependent on any equipment and can eat, drink and walk on his own," the team said in a statement. "The doctors, all the carers, his family and the whole team are very confident that Thomas will fully recover from the consequences of the fall and will be able to lead a normal life in the future.
"However, the recovery phase will continue for several months and we ask for your understanding to refrain from enquiries regarding his state of health.
"Thomas would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone for the many get-well messages and thoughts sent to him from the entire MX family."
Update: Conrad Mewse is rumoured to be taking a fill-in ride for the DIGA Procross KTM Racing Team as he steps up early to the MXGP class in Loket.
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