Beijing time on March 23 news, last Sunday in Indian Wells runner-up Nadal, after returning to Spain was diagnosed with a broken rib, the 21-seat Grand Slam champion, will have to miss the first few weeks of the clay season. How did Nadal's injury take place and when will he be able to recover? In today's Nadal's doctor, Cotoro, spoke in an interview about the details of Nadal's injury.
Cotoro said in an interview that Nadal's injury was caused by the long-term continuous high-load exercise of the ribs, which was caused by the gradual accumulation of injuries, not just a game. According to Nadal himself, during the semi-final with Alcaraz, he developed chest pain and other symptoms, but because of the tight time of the game, Nadal was not examined before the final.
Was Nadal's injuries serious? The answer to this question is no, as it stands to say that he is only slightly fractured in the third rib on the left side, which is a small injury that can heal itself through rest, and the recovery mechanism is completely different from the fracture. What needs to be done at this stage is to relieve the pain and then plan for the next step.
When asked if he would make a premature comeback, would aggravate his injuries. Cotoro said there was no need to take risks at all, and that Nadal's treatment at this stage required caution and that no mistakes could be made. The progression of Nadal's injuries is dynamic, and doctors will adjust the treatment plan in time according to the recovery situation.
How long will Nadal's recovery time last? The answer to this question, Cotoro, is 4 to 6 weeks, and if recovery is good, Nadal may even catch up with the Barcelona race. But for now, Nadal's more suitable time to return is early May, and he may choose the Two Masters in Madrid and Rome as an important warm-up before the French Open.