Surgeon Samuel Antuna reports Marc Marquez faces permanent right arm limitations

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Surgeon Samuel Antuna reports Marc Marquez faces permanent right arm limitations
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Surgeon Samuel Antuna states Marc Marquez will never regain full function in his right arm following seven surgical procedures since 2020. The MotoGP rider recently shared images revealing significant physical changes to his shoulder and arm area, which Antuna describes as the result of repeated muscular manipulation and repositioning. Despite being atrophied and limited in strength, Marquez continues to compete in the 2026 MotoGP season. Antuna notes that Marquez effectively rides with the equivalent of one and a half arms by adapting his technique to compensate for his clinical shortcomings. After missing the final four races of the 2025 season due to a shoulder dislocation in the Indonesian Grand Prix, the 33-year-old remains active but reports discomfort during right-hand turns. Marquez currently plans to manage his physical condition carefully through the remainder of the season in pursuit of his 10th championship title.

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  • Marc Marquez has undergone seven separate operations on his arm since 2020.
  • Surgeon Samuel Antuna confirmed the rider will never possess a normal, fully functional arm again.
  • Muscular atrophy and physical alterations limit strength, particularly in the biceps.
  • Marquez missed the final four races of the 2025 season after a shoulder dislocation.
  • The rider is adapting his training and riding style to compensate for persistent arm weakness.
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  • 3:30 PMYahoo SportsMarquez's surgeon responds to shocking pictures: 'Will never be normal again'
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One of the surgeons behind Marc Marquez’s seven arm operations has explained the MotoGP legend’s shocking pictures of the aftermath. Marquez uploaded a series of pictures to his social media accounts, and one of them showed him doing an arm exercise that caused his followers to be completely stunned.

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