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Friday, April 22, 2011 | 2:20 PM

Jimmy Albertson – Knee
Comment: Albertson crashed on the third lap of his second qualifying session at Anaheim 1 and caught his leg under the bike. He underwent ACL surgery in late January but has just been released to walk. Should be back on the bike in May and ready to race Hangtown.

Jeff Alessi – Foot
Comment: Injury is almost healed, but will most likely miss the rest of SX.

Derek Anderson – Back
Comment: Still suffering the effects of a crash at the Pala National, where he compressed his back, causing a herniated disk. He will most likely miss all of the 2011 SX season but hopes to return to action at the start of the outdoors.

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Brayton hopes to be ready for Salt Lake City.
Photo: Simon Cudby

Daniel Blair – Leg and Back
Comment: Fractured his femur and L4 and L5 vertebrae in a practice crash at Anaheim 2. “Doing a lot better,” Daniel told us. “Femur is healing up good. My back is slowly improving. Looking to hopefully be back by X games if everything goes OK.” In this video, Daniel discusses his crash, his injuries, and his future. Also, a PayPal account has been set up to help Daniel and his family. If you are in a position to donate, please click here.

Matt Boni – Tib/Fib
Comment: Crashed at the Dallas SX and sustained a compound fracture to his tibia and fibula in one of his legs. Out indefinitely.

Justin Brayton - Back
Comment: Four sprained lower vertebrae. He has engaged in a therapy program and hopes to race on April 30 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Jarred Browne – Collarbone
Comment:  He had his left collarbone plated the Friday after the Dallas SX. His left kneecap broke in ten places and it is in a cast. His right wrist dislocated and broke. Hoping to return for the outdoors.

Trey Canard – Femur
Comment: Out indefinitely after fracturing his femur while testing a couple weeks back.

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DeCotis should be ready for the start of outdoors after dislocating his elbow at Seattle.
Photo: Simon Cudby

Jimmy DeCotis- Elbow
Comment: Dislocated elbow at the Seattle SX and he and the team hopes to be back for the outdoors where Jimmy will be filling in for the injured Blake Wharton.

Cody Gilmore – Shoulder
Comment: Dislocated his shoulder in his heat race in Seattle. Examined by Doc Bodnar and is hoping to be ready for Salt Lake.

Kyle Goerke – Wrist
Comment: Broke his wrist during his heat race in Jacksonville and recently underwent surgery. Out indefinitely.

Matt Goerke – Wrist and Pelvis
Comment: According to a TiLube Racing PR, Matt suffered serious injuries with a shattered left wrist and multiple fractures in his pelvis. “He has surgery scheduled for this week and will be out for the remainder of the Supercross season.”

Josh Grant - Knee
Comment: According to a statement released by Honda, Grant underwent additional surgery to his right knee to repair his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), the result of an injury he sustained at the Phoenix SX. He anticipates a return to racing early in the summer.

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Metcalfe will miss the last two rounds of Supercross, but will be ready come Hangtown.
Photo: Simon Cudby

Wil Hahn – Shoulder
Comment: Still no word on when he’ll return.

Josh Jackson - Face
Comment: Jackson was injured in the first timed qualifier at Seattle Supercross. He broke multiple bones in his face. He is undergoing facial reconstructive surgery today. He will have 5 plates and a plastic eye socket.  He hopes to be back for Washugal.

PJ Larsen – Wrist
Comment: Larsen crashed in his heat race in Dallas and broke his scaphoid (navicular) and another bone. Aiming to return for outdoors but isn’t sure.

Sean Lipanovich – Kneecap
Comment: Broken. Out indefinitely.

Brett Metcalfe – Various
Comment: Brett has decided to forego the supercross series to spend time preparing for the outdoor opener at Hangtown. He is back on the bike and testing already.

Gareth Swanepoel – Back
Comment: Was diagnosed with a compressed T12 vertebra after he crashed in his qualifying heat in Houston. According to his team coordinator, Donovan Mitchell, “Gareth is almost fully healed and it looks as if he’ll just fully concentrate on outdoors as of now.”

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IT is undergoing hip and knee surgery and will be out until 2012.
Photo: Simon Cudby

Ivan Tedesco – Hip/Knee
Comment: Undergoing hip and knee surgery, so he’s out for the last two races.

Ian Trettel – Head
Comment: Crashed in practice at Daytona and suffered a head injury. Making progress—read the latest update here.

Bryce Vallee:  Wrist
Comment: Fractured the scaphoid bone in his left wrist prior to the season and underwent surgery to repair. Return date uncertain.

Chad Ward – Multiple
Comment: Crashed in Atlanta and reports are that he suffered a broken wrist, punctured and bruised lung, five broken ribs, broke a wing off of his spine, and a concussion.

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Wharton is having shoulder surgery today and will miss the entire outdoor season.
Photo: Simon Cudby

Jake Weimer – Arm
Comment: According to Kawasaki, Jake plans on returning in Salt Lake City.

Blake Wharton – Shoulder
Comment: Blake is having surgery today on his right shoulder, then in a few weeks will have surgery on his left. This will sideline him for the remainder of the year.

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The Conversation

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thetoothperry wrote: 2:25pm April 22, 2011

Josh Hill??

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Slim473 wrote: 2:34pm April 22, 2011

Josh Hill - Josh is having brain surgery today after making yet another bad decision to attempt a backflip resulting in some very serious injuries and potentially the end of his racing career. PS...he is now fat again.

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Slim473isaretard wrote: 2:44pm April 22, 2011

Have you seen Josh Hill lately? He is not fat, he is working out alot to get back at it. Check out DC website and find out your facts before you start spewing crap you don't know.

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Slim473 wrote: 2:52pm April 22, 2011

I must have hit it out of the ballpark on the brain surgery then...

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RN 277 wrote: 2:53pm April 22, 2011

slim some fat dude with nothing better to do than sit on his ass in front of the computer and talk shit about other guys!! prob cant and will never be able to ride a dirtbike!!! PS....no surgery out there can help this Kook!!!

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motospaz wrote: 3:10pm April 22, 2011

Gavin Grayck?

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Kevin wrote: 3:16pm April 22, 2011

Good to see Decotis on Wharton's bike for the nationals.

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Unknown wrote: 3:47pm April 22, 2011

RN 277

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crosbystillsandnash wrote: 3:48pm April 22, 2011

looks like Wharton may be at the meci of a shaver

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donna chisholm wrote: 5:12pm April 22, 2011

where is Kyle Chisholm?

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Joe Dirt wrote: 9:16pm April 22, 2011

Josh Jackson - Face ?

Dirt

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BruceG wrote: 12:30am April 23, 2011

Gavin Gracyk had surgery this week on his knee. Sounds like he has begun physical therapy. Not sure what the plan is.

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OrganDoner wrote: 6:48pm April 23, 2011

I'm still hurting so bad from ACL surgery that I had almost 6 months ago. I have eaten holes in my stomach from taking so much Naproxin and Meloxicam for pain. What is the best over the counter/non narcotic Pain meds for a rider who's broken lots of bones, lots of surgeries??? help me please????

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tempo27 wrote: 7:42pm April 23, 2011

hey organdoner, try some cement. thats what my physio told me. get off the drugs and hit the gym

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slim473isprobablya473lb.fatass wrote: 6:08am April 24, 2011

OrganDoner- Im not sure if they sell balls over the counter but your best bet would be grow a set and deal with it. I still hurt every day from a broken femur/dislocated from hip/torn ACL,MCL and Miniscus in 2008...Not to mention every other pain from crashes i didnt break anything in. Maybe try smoking pot...natures medicine. And Josh Hill fat or skinny will still qualify for the 1st national/supercross he comes back to do :)

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blakewhartonsuckshairynutsacksforfreeontuesdays wrote: 6:29am April 24, 2011

Someone tell me how the f#%k Blake Wharton keeps getting a ride with Geico Honda?!?!?! Yeah he wins a race every year but other than that one race hes HORRIBLY inconsistent, and has the UGLIEST riding style. He looks like a chimp with downs syndrome riding a dirt bike. Not to mention last year when Trey Canard was the only hope of Honda winning the sx lites title with 2 races to go and points really tight, Canard got the holeshot and Wharton took him out!!! WTF!!! What a f&%king dumbass stupid asshole!!! And to all the people that are gonna tell me im a fat, broke, jelous hater..not the case im literally richer than any person to ever race pro motocross im 6' 175lbs. and dont care that he can ride faster than me. Hes just really not factory team quality rider. Theres alot of guys out there that could do more with that oppertunity.

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589 wrote: 1:48pm April 24, 2011

Slim473 go hang yourself

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MX_PAC wrote: 10:36pm April 24, 2011

OrganDoner, talk to your doc and PT, but you should continue rehab-ing. you may be able to walk/ride, but you're not "healed" for at least 2 years. Get those muscles firing, and good luck!

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