source: champcarworldseries.comBruno Junqueira is in fair condition following successful surgery on his fractured T-12 and L-1 vertabras on Monday. Dr. Terry Trammell, who completed the four-hour surgery on Junqueira at approximately 11:30 a.m. CST today, said the 28-year-old Brazilian suffered no additional spinal injuries and will remain hospitalized until the end of the week.
Junqueira was visited by many of his fellow drivers following the surgery. He is expected to sit up tonight and stand tomorrow.