While at the XGames vacationing from his pedals, Aaron Chase went down riding a snowboard. "Apparently he was riding trees at Aspen Highlands, caught an edge on a cat-track and slid into a tree, breaking his femur," Says Kara Chase. "He underwent a successful surgery immediately where he received a Titanium Rod and screws."
"I usually prefer riding hardware as opposed to wearing it," said Aaron. His spirits were up, not surprisingly, and he was already giving the nurses and doctors a hard time. The doctor who performed the surgery was the same one that repaired motocross freestyler Brian Deegan last year.
The Ace has already undergone 2 sessions of physical therapy and is already walking upstairs with crutches. Doctors expect a full recovery within 8 weeks, after which he'll be doing some light riding.
Aaron wanted to thank all of his sponsors for the continued support: Cannondale, Red Bull, Fox Riders Co., Manitou, Maxxis, DT Swiss, Shimano, SDG and Oakley.
Special thanks to Jamie at Red Bull for being there nonstop since the accident.
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