Three-time MX Nationals MX1 Champion Dean Ferris has undergone successful surgery on his back and ribs following a crash last weekend at Conondale, Qld.
The RecoveR8 Raceline KTM rider crashed while training at Conondale motocross track ahead of the final round of the Sunshine State Motocross Championship this weekend. Ferris was taken to a local hospital on the Sunshine Coast where stayed for two days before being transported to Brisbane for surgery on Wednesday. Kevin Williams, the Business Development Manager for Raceline Performance, has confirmed the surgery was a success but Ferris has a long road to recovery ahead of him.
“Dean has a long road ahead of him in regards to recovery but I am very pleased to report the surgery was successful and there have been no further complications from the back injury. Dean has been able to get out of bed under his own power and walk around a little since surgery was completed and all reports are that he will make a full recovery,” said Williams.
“I know the question everyone wants to ask is when will Dean be back on the bike? At this stage it is early days, but with Dean’s championship mindset I know he will dedicate himself to rehabilitation and his recovery to ensure he is ready for a return to riding as soon as possible. We are optimistically anticipating a six to eight month recovery period before the injuries are stable enough to begin riding again.”
Ferris added his plan is to focus on recovery and thanked everyone for their support; “Renae and I would like to take this time to thank everyone for the kind words and support across social media, the numerous calls and texts we received and finally everyone at the Conondale Club who assisted me from the crash. I also have to thank the team of doctors and surgeons between the two hospitals that have been a huge help with my recovery. This crash was unfortunate as I have been feeling great on the bike this year and itching to go racing.
“For now my focus is solely on my rehab and getting strong enough to spend quality time with my family, chasing the kids around at the farm again. I have been here before with injuries and know the process, it is time to dedicate myself to the rehab with 100% focus and I know I can bounce back as strong as ever when it’s time to get back on the bike. I will update everyone of my progress accordingly and once again thank you to the team, the industry and my fans for the unwavering support”.