Ludhiana, Sept 05: Injured hockey player Jugraj Singh was being attended to by a team of specialist doctors and was "responding well" to the treatment at the DMC Hospital today. "Since it is case of multi trauma problem, the player is being constantly monitored. A team of specialist doctors has been set up to constantly monitor Jugraj," Dr J L Bassi, head of the orthopaedic department of the hospital, said.
The player was examined by eye specialists today, he said adding Jugraj was fully conscious.
"His medical parameters are perfectly fine. His blood pressure and pulse is normal besides he is passing urine normally," Dr Bassi said. Dr Bassi said visitors entry had been restricted as Jugraj ran the risk of catching infection, the possibility of which is high given the humid weather conditions.
The doctor said it would take at least four to six months for Jugraj, who suffered multiple fractures in a car crash at Dakoha in Jalaldhar district on Tuesday, to recover. "But that would also depend on how much physical exercise and physiotherapy the player can take."
Former cricket captain and staunch hockey supporter Bishen Singh Bedi paid a visit to the player last night. Bureau Report