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Tadej Pogacar Undergoes Collarbone Surgery After Vuelta Crash

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar had successful collarbone surgery after a crash during the Vuelta a España.

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Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar underwent successful surgery on his left collarbone on Monday following a crash over the weekend, his UAE Team Emirates team said. [1] Tadej Pogacar, a Slovenian cyclist for UAE Emirates, underwent successful surgery on his left clavicle on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Hospital Universitario Dexeus in Barcelona. [2] Pogacar sustained a concussion, a displaced fracture of the left clavicle, a stable fracture of the C7 vertebra, and multiple abrasions during a fall in the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. [3] Pogačar attempted to remount his bike following the crash but was unable to continue and walked to an awaiting ambulance, leading to his withdrawal from the race. [4] Pogačar broke two bones on Saturday after losing control when a stone rolled across the road during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. [5] Adrian Rotunno, medical director of UAE Team Emirates-XRG, confirmed that the procedure went well and that Pogacar will remain in the hospital for several days for post-operative monitoring. [6] The surgery was performed by Dr. Xavier Mir, a recognized specialist in traumatology and orthopedic surgery who has operated on MotoGP riders including Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Márquez, and Jorge Martín. [7] The Spanish newspaper El País reported that Pogacar has not ruled out competing in the World Championship in Montreal, Canada, scheduled for September 20-27, 2026. [8] Dr. Xavier Mir performed the operation at Dexus University Hospital in Barcelona. [9]
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  1. Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar underwent successful surgery on his left collarbone on Monday following a crash over the weekend, his UAE Team Emirates team said. · Winnipeg Free Press
  2. Tadej Pogacar, a Slovenian cyclist for UAE Emirates, underwent successful surgery on his left clavicle on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Hospital Universitario Dexeus in Barcelona. · Vanguardia
  3. Pogacar sustained a concussion, a displaced fracture of the left clavicle, a stable fracture of the C7 vertebra, and multiple abrasions during a fall in the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. · Caracol Radio
  4. Pogačar attempted to remount his bike following the crash but was unable to continue and walked to an awaiting ambulance, leading to his withdrawal from the race. · Winnipeg Free Press
  5. Pogačar broke two bones on Saturday after losing control when a stone rolled across the road during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España. · Winnipeg Free Press
  6. Adrian Rotunno, medical director of UAE Team Emirates-XRG, confirmed that the procedure went well and that Pogacar will remain in the hospital for several days for post-operative monitoring. · Vanguardia
  7. The surgery was performed by Dr. Xavier Mir, a recognized specialist in traumatology and orthopedic surgery who has operated on MotoGP riders including Dani Pedrosa, Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Márquez, and Jorge Martín. · Vanguardia
  8. The Spanish newspaper El País reported that Pogacar has not ruled out competing in the World Championship in Montreal, Canada, scheduled for September 20-27, 2026. · Caracol Radio
  9. Dr. Xavier Mir performed the operation at Dexus University Hospital in Barcelona. · Winnipeg Free Press
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