However, Stoner was not deemed fit to race the last MotoGP round at Brno, and returned home to Australia to undergo surgery.
According to a press release from Honda Racing Corporation, the surgery went well, "The procedure was performed by Dr. Lam's team in Sydney's North Shore Private Hospital. Doctors are pleased with how the operation went, and now must wait during this initial recuperation period to see how the ankle is healing. WIth no complications or need for Casey to stay in hospital, he has returned home and HRC will endeavour to share information on Casey's recovery as it is known."