Indianapolis, IN -- (Sports Network) - Penske Racing driver Will Power will not require surgery to repair multiple fractures he suffered during a practice crash on August 22 at Sonoma, CA.

Orthopedic specialist Dr. Terry Trammell examined Power on Monday and determined the IndyCar driver sustained fractures of his second, third and fourth lumbar vertebrae and a fracture of his fifth thoracic vertebra in the crash. Trammell expects Power to recover with rehabilitation for the remainder of the year.

Power will continue to wear a back brace during an expected recovery period of at least four months. He also sustained a concussion and chipped left tooth in an incident that also involved Nelson Philippe. Power is expected to be ready in time for the March 2010 season-opener in Brazil.