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Team Honda HRC’s Trey Canard underwent successful surgery today at the Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopedics (OSSO) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to repair the radius in his left arm that was fractured in a crash during round 12 of the AMA Supercross series at Detroit’s Ford Field on 21 March.

During the operation, doctors applied a carbon fiber plate, replacing another plate that had been applied in November 2013, following a different arm injury. In addition, doctors inserted eight screws and performed a bone graft to ensure optimal healing.

“The surgery went really well and we’re hoping for the best in terms of recovery time,” Canard said. “The doctors said it will likely be six to eight weeks, but we’ll have a better idea after seeing the X-rays.

“I start physical therapy tomorrow and am going to do everything I can to get back to action as soon as possible. I’d really like to thank everyone for their love and support.”

With an estimated recovery time of six to eight weeks, the Oklahoman will immediately begin rehabilitation in preparation for the AMA Pro Motocross Championship, which begins 16 May. At this point, Team Honda HRC has no plans to use a replacement rider during the supercross series.

Meanwhile, Jake Weimer has also undergone surgery to repair a broken right humerus following the incident between him and Canard. Weimer is also recovering from a concussion, a mild pneumthorax in his left lung, a split to his chin, fractured Adam’s apple, bruised vocal chords and a blood clot in his throat.