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Andrea Pavan Leaves Hospital After Lift-Shaft Fall, Begins Rehab in South Africa

He will spend about five weeks in South Africa for rehabilitation with housing arranged by the Rupert family.

Overview

  • The 36-year-old Italian was discharged less than a week after falling multiple floors down an empty lift shaft in Stellenbosch.
  • Pavan said it felt like a miracle to walk again and shared photos showing him using a wheelchair and standing with crutches.
  • Doctors at Mediclinic Cape Town treated severe shoulder damage and multiple vertebral fractures, performing emergency shoulder and back surgery.
  • He will continue rehabilitation in South Africa for roughly five weeks before returning to the United States to extend his recovery.
  • A GoFundMe organized by former teammate Matt van Zandt has raised over £61,000, as Pavan thanked medical staff, DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour officials, and supporters for their help.