Kubica underwent several hours of surgery to save his right hand, which was severely injured, following surgery to repair multiple fractures in his right arm and leg. At the time, it was not certain if he might lose the hand.
After spending the night in an induced coma, the 26-year-old Pole was awoken for testing Monday, at which time he was able to move his fingers.
Professor Mario Igor Rossello, Director for the Regional Hand Surgery Centre at San Paolo Hospital, performed the operation to repair Kubica’s hand.
After Monday night’s tests, Rossello told Lotus Renault that he could not see any swelling or infection. However, he said it would be several days before the degree of success of the operation could be determined.
Giorgio Barabino, head of Santa Corona hospital’s intensive care unit, told Telegraph.co.uk, “Kubica will have to stay in intensive care for between 48 and 72 hours, during which all kinds of checks of the arm’s and hand’s functionality will be carried out.”
Kubica will undergo further surgery on Thursday, to stabilize fractures in his right shoulder and foot. More surgery will be needed early next week to stabilize his fractured elbow.
Lotus Renault reports that Kubica is expected to stay in Santa Corona Hospital in Pietra Ligure, northwest Italy, for two to three weeks before any decision is made regarding his release and rehabilitation.
