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 Marqueﷺz, younger brother of MotoG▨P champion Marc Marquez, has undergone shoulder surgery.

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

During the operation at the Hospital Universitario Quiron Dexeus in Barcelona, doctors "stabilised the shoulder by introducing a bone block and reconstruct🍬ing the anterior shoulder ligaments."

Marquez, who team is switching from KTM to Honda machinery for 2014, wಌ🍌ill require three weeks of rest.

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

Marquez will again ride alongside 201💝3 title contender Alex Rins.

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