Moto3: Shoulder surgery for Alex Marquez

Alex Marquez, younger brother of MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, has undergone shoulder surgery.
Alex Marquez, Moto3, Valencia MotoGP 2013
Alex Marquez, Moto3, Valencia MotoGP 2013
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Alex Marquez, younger brother of MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, has undergon♊e shoulder surgery.

The Estrell⛄a Galicia 0,0 rider, who claimed one victory and fourth in the world championship during his rookie Moto3 season, had been suffering from a 'recurring dislocation' of the joint.

During the operation at the Hosꦚpital Universitario Quiron Dexeus in Barcelona, doctors "stabilised the shoulder by introducing a bone block and reconstructing the anterior shoulder ligaments."

Marquez, who team is switching from KTM to Hond🍰a m𝄹achinery for 2014, will require three weeks of rest.

The de꧑cision to undergo surgery was made after Marquez noted problems in recent months. He had dislocated his shoulder at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Marquez will again ride alongs🦋ide 2013 title conteꦇnder Alex Rins.

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