Garry1603 Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 Tate has released the following statement from his hospital bed:- Tate Zischke 1h · Hello everyone just want to jump on and thank everyone for all the messages and hospital visits this means a lot I haven't been able to get back to everyone but thanks everyone. It's going to be a long bumpy road to recovery I will spend the coming weeks in hospital fighting to get better each day. It has been a rough few days so far but we will keep flighting. So far I can let you all know I have fractured 7 vertebrae and 5 ribs and have a nasty entry and exit hole in my left bum cheek where I was penetrated by my bike when I followed by bike into the fence. I have so far had 1 surgery on my ass cheek and have been told I will need a couple more in the coming days. I want to let everyone know this crash was 100% a racing incident and nobody is at fault. I will keep everyone updated on what is happening next 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odds On Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 Wishing you a speedy and full recovery young man...I can only imagine you are going through the ringer right now, but try and stay positive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chun Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 a relief to hear that Tate is staying upbeat and an admirably humble and thoughtful post under the circumstances i look forward to seeing him return next year, undeniably one of the hottest prospects on the scene 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdave Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 A fund raiser has been setup to help Tate in his recovery: Fundraiser by James Wilson : Help Tate Zischke After Season Ending Crash (gofundme.com) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted July 4 Report Share Posted July 4 (edited) Wow that all sounds really nasty - glad he seems to be making the first steps to a recovery and also for clearing up any doubt about the crash too! I also think a donation is in order also! I hope he gets an insurance pay out?. Edited July 4 by GeneralMelchett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetracer Posted July 5 Report Share Posted July 5 Tate states that it was a 100% racing incident and nobody's fault. This is a gracious statement, which reflects very well on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neila Posted July 10 Report Share Posted July 10 From Tates Facebook sounds a horrific injury but seems to be in good spirits get well soon Tate Update After a tough first week I am doing a lot better now. I have been up on my feet doing a little bit of walking. The doctors are very happy with my progress and I hope to be out of hospital by the end of this week. Also another injury added to the list I have torn my Gracilis mussel off my pelvis but they have said it won't need surgery and should heal on its own and be back to normal in a few months. Obviously still in quite a bit of pain but feel like I’m getting stronger every day. When I am released from hospital I will need to come in every 2 days until the doctors are confident we can clean and change the dressings ourselves. Then we come back for the 6 week check up. Hopefully by then I will get the all clear and I will be able to sit on my ass for the 20+ hour flight back home to Australia. Thank you to everyone for your messages and thanks again for those who have come up to visit me. Getting the news there is going to be NO long term damage is a relief … bring on next season. Doctors report 6,7,8,9 left lateral rib fracture - will heal by themselves Fractures of the spine T5 T6 T7 T8 T9 bottom of the rib cage -they are compressed however the ribs will brace them and hold them in place so they would expect they will heal perfectly fine L2 L3 L4 lumber part of the spine wings on the side are broken off - will heal by themselves with time No damage to the spinal cord thankfully Where the Chain adjuster went into his left cheek ( buttocks) -Doctors said you actually got quite lucky it only went through the subcontainious tissues without involving the muscles. The exit wound has been stitched shut The main concern is making sure the large entry wound doesn't get infected as it heals. This will take the longest to heal as we would like it to heal on its own. The latest MR scan of the pelvis showed up a couple of aductor muscles have been torn at the pelvis they are the muscles that bring your legs together these are subtotal (like a very nasty sprain) and they will heal up in time The worrying one or most damage was done to the Gricillus muscle It is torn through and through and totally torn off of the pelvis the TNO surgeon said they won’t operate at this point. They may want to go in and rejoin it but he thinks it’s highly unlikely 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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