The 25-year-old cyclist's "neurosurgical intervention" was "
successfully completed
" and "
we expect his gradual evolution over the next 72 hours in the intensive care unit
", said the Sabana University Clinic. , where he is being treated, in a statement.
According to the medical center, the spine surgery was performed "
maintaining neurological integrity and preserving the functionality of the affected segments
."
“
We immediately started the rehabilitation process in order to obtain the best possible results for our patient,
” he added.
Bernal crashed into the back of a stationary bus on Monday in the town of Gachancipá, nearly thirty kilometers north of Bogotá, while he was training.
Doctors diagnosed him with "
chest trauma
" and fractures to his femur and patella.
The reigning Giro champion had planned to resume competition in France for the Tour de La Provence from February 10 to 13.
He was then to follow a consistent program, with in particular the UAE Tour from February 20 to 26, for a taste of next summer and the match announced on the Tour de France with the Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates), winner of the Grande Boucle in 2020 and 2021.