More surgery for Davey as McGehee goes home.
Davey Hamilton has undergone another surgery at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as doctors continue to repair his shattered feet while the other Texas casualty, Robby McGehee has been allowed home to resume his recovery from a broken left leg.
Indy Racing Northern Light Series driver Davey Hamilton underwent successful surgery June 14 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to continue to repair severe injuries to his legs and feet suffered in a crash at Texas Motor Speedway.
Davey Hamilton has undergone another surgery at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as doctors continue to repair his shattered feet while the other Texas casualty, Robby McGehee has been allowed home to resume his recovery from a broken left leg.
Indy Racing Northern Light Series driver Davey Hamilton underwent successful surgery June 14 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to continue to repair severe injuries to his legs and feet suffered in a crash at Texas Motor Speedway.
Hamilton, from Eagle, Idaho, remains in stable condition. He is under the care of a team of specialist physicians led by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Scheid. The surgery, which ended late in the evening, consisted of a muscle transfer from Hamilton's back to his right foot, Scheid said. Hamilton will undergo more surgery on his left foot June 16, including muscle transfer and bone repair, Scheid said.
After these procedures are complete, Hamilton will recuperate for approximately one week before additional surgery is performed, Scheid said. Hamilton was injured on Lap 73 of the Casino Magic 500 on June 9. He sustained injuries after the car hit the fence exiting Turn 2 in the 200-lap event.
A trust fund has been established to help Hamilton and his family with the extensive medical bills during his recovery. Contributions can be sent to:
Wells Fargo Bank
Davey Hamilton Recovery Trust Fund
108 E. Plaza St.
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-7498
Account No. 8885491772
Indy Racing Northern Light Series driver Robby McGehee was released from Parkland Hospital in Dallas on June 14 and has returned home to St. Louis to continue his rehabilitation from a broken lower left leg suffered in the Casino Magic 500. McGehee plans to return to the driving seat possibly before the end of the season for his Cahill Racing team who have elected to miss this weekend's race at Pikes Peak International Raceway after failing to find a suitable replacement driver for McGehee in time.
Further updates of Hamilton and McGehee's conditions will be provided when available.
