Webmaster posted on July 19, 2009 18:43
Cam Sinclair is making a slow recovery in Madrid and may be able to come home late this week to continue the rehab process, Mick his brother is by his side and his dad arrived yesterday. To follow his progress visit http://www.camsinclair.com.au/
Cam was competing in the final of the Red Bull X Fighters event on Saturday when the accident occurred.
A double backflip Sinclair had been attempting uncharteristcally underrotated and nosedived into the ramp.
Footage of the accident shows Sinclair slam into the ramp and his bike crash on top of him. View video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-Qr75RSiQ
Cam didn't move after coming to rest on the ramp.Knocked unconscious by the force of the impact and rushed to hospital where surgeons operated on a broken shoulder and ruptured liver.
Since the accident Cam has been fighting for his life in a critical condition in Madrid. He suffered a broken shoulder, broken cheek bone, a ruptured liver and was knocked unconscious. Due to the rupture in his liver he had emergency surgery for internal bleeding. Thankfully surgeons were able to stop the bleeding.
At this stage Cam remains in a critical condition, however has improved over night. He has opened his eyes and is responding to instructions to raise his arms and squeeze his fiance Brooke’s hand. This is great news, as there was bruising on his brain; the fact that he is responding to their commands is a really really good sign.
Cam had qualified second for the finals and was hoping for his first X fighters win.
We wish Cam and his family all the very best and trust he's in good hands and will make a speedy recovery.