Medical review reveals Jay Vine suffered wrist fracture in Tour Down Under crash
Tour Down Under winner Jay Vine has undergone surgery for a wrist fracture suffered in the kangaroo crash on the final day of the stage race.
The 30-year-old reported pain in his wrist during the final stage and after medical review it was "found he'd sustained a significant left wrist scaphoid fracture," UAE medical director Dr. Adrian Rotunno said in a statement.
Vine's surgery on Tuesday morning was successful and he will now focus on recovery and rehabilitation ahead of a planned Giro d'Italia participation.
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Matthew Brennan won the final stage in a reduced bunch sprint.
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