Tomasz Gollob injured

[Sue]

I thought it best to wait until more official news but still hoping against hope that the news is better than seems from the below report.

www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5620/gollob-undergoes-spinal-surgery

Polish great Tomasz Gollob is to undergo emergency surgery on serious spinal injuries following a motocross crash at Chelmno in northern Poland.

The 2010 world champion has been airlifted to Bydgoszcz Military Hospital, where he is under the care of expert surgeon, Professor Marek Harat.

According to updates from Gollob’s personal doctor Marek Rybacki, the SGP legend has sustained no head injuries.

But there is reported to be damage to the spinal cord and the T7 vertebra, with the rider said to have no feeling in his legs. He is also believed to have suffered damage to both lungs.

We wish Tomasz all the very best for a fast and full recovery.

[Sue]

Latest news

23/04/2017, 20:14

Tomasz Gollob’s surgeon says the Polish legend could face paralysis and admits his career may be over.

The 2010 world champion was airlifted to the Bydgoszcz Military Hospital after suffering serious spinal and lung injuries during a motocross event at nearby Chelmno.

Leading neurologist Professor Marek Harat carried out a three-hour operation, and revealed the five-time FIM Speedway World Cup winner sustained “very serious damage to the spinal cord”, but confirmed it hadn’t been broken.

Gollob suffered injuries to the T7 vertebrae and is also said to be receiving support with his breathing after damaging both lungs.

In a post on Gollob’s official website, Professor Harat confirms the 46-year-old could face paralysis.

But with the spinal cord intact, he refuses to jump to any immediate conclusions about the future prognosis of Poland’s greatest speedway star.

He said: “There has been very serious damage to the spinal cord, although it has not been interrupted. Tomasz is threatened with paralysis, but we will not prejudge anything – the next few days and weeks will decide. This could mean the end of his sports career.”

Asked about Gollob’s prospects of returning to the track, he told Polskie Radio PiK: “I think it’s an end to his career.

“Even taking into account the best possible course of treatment, Tomek faces a long rehabilitation that will last months if not years.

“The fact the spinal cord isn’t broken gives us a glimmer of hope. So, right now, I cannot state that anything is irreversible.”

Gollob’s 2013 season was ended by a serious crash with Tai Woffinden at the Scandinavian SGP in Stockholm. But Professor Harat insists the injuries the rider sustained then didn’t take their toll this weekend.

He added: “After the Stockholm crash, Tomasz had neck vertebrae damage not thoracic vertebrae, so that crash hasn’t had an impact on his current situation.”

Everyone involved in the FIM Speedway Grand Prix series wishes Tomasz a fast and full recovery from his injuries.

From www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5620/gollob-undergoes-spinal-surgery

[topcat]

I'm sure all spedway fans wish Tomek a full recovery.

[loco's loco co.]

Apr 23, 2017 21:19:06 GMT Sue said:

Latest news

23/04/2017, 20:14

Tomasz Gollob’s surgeon says the Polish legend could face paralysis and admits his career may be over.

The 2010 world champion was airlifted to the Bydgoszcz Military Hospital after suffering serious spinal and lung injuries during a motocross event at nearby Chelmno.

Leading neurologist Professor Marek Harat carried out a three-hour operation, and revealed the five-time FIM Speedway World Cup winner sustained “very serious damage to the spinal cord”, but confirmed it hadn’t been broken.

Gollob suffered injuries to the T7 vertebrae and is also said to be receiving support with his breathing after damaging both lungs.

In a post on Gollob’s official website, Professor Harat confirms the 46-year-old could face paralysis.

But with the spinal cord intact, he refuses to jump to any immediate conclusions about the future prognosis of Poland’s greatest speedway star.

He said: “There has been very serious damage to the spinal cord, although it has not been interrupted. Tomasz is threatened with paralysis, but we will not prejudge anything – the next few days and weeks will decide. This could mean the end of his sports career.”

Asked about Gollob’s prospects of returning to the track, he told Polskie Radio PiK: “I think it’s an end to his career.

“Even taking into account the best possible course of treatment, Tomek faces a long rehabilitation that will last months if not years.

“The fact the spinal cord isn’t broken gives us a glimmer of hope. So, right now, I cannot state that anything is irreversible.”

Gollob’s 2013 season was ended by a serious crash with Tai Woffinden at the Scandinavian SGP in Stockholm. But Professor Harat insists the injuries the rider sustained then didn’t take their toll this weekend.

He added: “After the Stockholm crash, Tomasz had neck vertebrae damage not thoracic vertebrae, so that crash hasn’t had an impact on his current situation.”

Everyone involved in the FIM Speedway Grand Prix series wishes Tomasz a fast and full recovery from his injuries.

From www.speedwaygp.com/news/article/5620/gollob-undergoes-spinal-surgery

[loco's loco co.]

Was just checking out travelling to Zielona Gora to see if i can watch a meeting here around the time of The Gorzow GP. Sad news Hope for a good recovery soon...

[islandboy]

Stay strong Thomas the speedway family is with you

[benzie1988]

Hope he pulls through

[hansen]

His now awake and can breathe by him self Gollop, but there will first after some time be able to say if he again will be able to walk etc.

Get well soon!

[sylvia65david]

DAVID AND HIM WELL WISH , AND WE WILL PRAY FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY ,HIS RECOVERY SLOWLY AND LISTERN TO WHAT THE DOCTORS AND SPECIAL.S TELL HIM,FROM ALL FROM WORKINGTONCOMETS IN CUMBRIA FANS OF SPEEDWAY

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Taken from Facebook "Speedway Friends"
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NEWS ON TOMASZ GOLLOB (20th of July)

Tomasz is at the stage of reinforcement of his arms, trunk and stomach muscles. It is also planned to use the exoskeleton, which helps in a learning of the walking.

A neurological state of Tomasz is similar to that seen a few weeks ago, but he is now well enough to sit unaided and move around in a wheelchair!
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Update from Bydgoszcz Expresss newspaper (obviously in Polish), with a video of Tomasz Gollob using "robot legs" to help him learn to walk 😊👍

www.expressbydgoski.pl/sport/a/gollob-chodzi-z-pomoca-robota-wideo,12301245/

[hansen]

It said Tomasz soon can leave the hospital og go home.

[hansen]

Good news has spread from Bydgoszcz - Tomasz Gollob is ready to leave the hospital and continue his rehabilitation at home. As always - fingers crossed for the Champ and lots of health!

Dobre wieści napływają z Bydgoszczy - Tomasz Gollob jest gotowy by opuścić szpital i kontynuować swoją rehabilitację w domu. Jak zawsze - trzymamy kciuki za Mistrza i życzymy dużo, dużo zdrowia!