Doctors move IndyCar's Hinchcliffe out of intensive care as he continues recovery from surgery
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IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe has been moved out of intensive care, two days after surgery on his left thigh and pelvic area following a crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500.
Series officials say the popular Canadian has made "substantial" improvement and is expected to make a full recovery. No additional surgery is expected.
Dr. Timothy Pohlman, the surgeon who worked on Hinchcliffe, says that the medical staff is pleased with what is has seen.
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Hinchcliffe was injured Monday when he hit the wall in the third turn at Indianapolis, a crash caused by a broken suspension. A metal part pierced Hinchcliffe's left leg, causing significant blood loss.
He has been ruled out indefinitely, and Schmidt Peterson Motorsports has not yet announced a replacement driver for Sunday's Indianapolis 500.