Erwin Pröll after a bicycle accident in Grado: new hip joint inserted!

Erwin Pröll after a bicycle accident in Grado: new hip joint inserted!

Erwin Pröll, the former governor of Lower Austria, was injured in a bicycle accident in Grado, Italy. The incident happened on Friday, and Pröll, 78 years old, was taken to Austria by air rescue after the accident and transferred to the Horn State Hospital. There he underwent an operation lasting several hours during which a new hip joint was inserted. Loud exxpress.at The operation was successful and he is doing well. He will remain in the hospital for a few days to recover and begin mobilization.

In an initial statement, Pröll thanked the surgical team and the staff at the Horn State Hospital for their excellent support. After he is released from the hospital, he will undergo rehabilitation to further promote his recovery. Johanna Mikl-Leitner, his successor, wished him a speedy recovery and was confident about his willpower.

Previous bicycle accidents

This accident is not Erwin Pröll's first incident on a bicycle. Back in July 2018, he fell during the “Legends Tour” during the Wachau Cycling Days, sustaining deep abrasions, severe bruises and several rib injuries. The accident was caused by a rear tire burst on wet pavement, but his broken helmet prevented more serious injuries. A serious accident also occurred in August 2017. At that time, he fell near his hometown of Radlbrunn because he couldn't release the clicks of his cycling shoes from the pedals. This led to a fracture of the pelvis and pubic bone.

Pröll is an enthusiastic cyclist, which may have brought him into the unfortunate circle of these accidents. Loud hirslanden.ch Cycling is easy on the joints and can even benefit the mobility of the hip joints, especially in people with osteoarthritis. Regular cycling activates various muscle groups such as the knee extensor muscle and gluteus maximus and promotes stability and hip function.

Tips for safe cycling

Correct adjustment of the bike is crucial to avoid injuries and overuse. For example, experts recommend setting the saddle slightly lower to ensure safe dismounting and positioning the handlebars higher than the saddle to promote an upright sitting position. Particularly after hip surgery, cycling can be beneficial with appropriate adjustments to the bike, such as using wider pedals to help stabilize outward-facing feet. However, clipless pedals, which can be problematic, are adjustable, which can provide flexibility.

Given Pröll's situation and the challenges following his hip operation, he will certainly have to observe the recommended patience and gradual increase in intensity when cycling. Experts warn that excessive strain can lead to injury, which is why a sensible approach to rehabilitation and a return to cycling is of great importance.