From what I read today he now has a titanium rod between T3 and T8 in his thoracic spine. I guess to stabilize the fractured vertebrae. I have no idea if that rod stays in forever, but that sounds like a bit of a deal breaker if you’re in an aggressive bike position for 1-6 hrs per day. I personally hope he makes a full recovery. This feels close to home (for me) after going head first into brick house on the old Ironman Switzerland course.