Arturo Vidal's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Soccer

Arturo Vidal's Sports Injuries Table

Type	Area	Date	Consequences	Content	How It Happened	Recovery Duration	Rehabilitation Details	Impact On Career	Psychological Impact	Previous Injuries	Return To Competition	Severity	Treatment	Medical Staff	Long Term Impact	Preventive Measures	Competition Missed	Initial Symptoms	Re Injury Risk	Support System	Rehabilitation Location
Knee Injuries	Right Knee	2014-06-10	Required surgery and missed initial World Cup matches.	Arturo Vidal suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee just before the 2014 World Cup. Despite the injury, he managed to play in the tournament but was not at full fitness.	Injury occurred during training prior to the World Cup.	1 month	Underwent surgery and followed a strict rehabilitation program.	Temporary dip in performance but eventually returned to top form.	Initial anxiety about missing the World Cup but showed resilience.	No significant previous knee injuries.	Returned to play in the World Cup but was not fully fit.	Moderate	Surgery and physiotherapy.	Club and national team medical staff.	No significant long-term impact reported.	Strengthening and conditioning exercises.	Missed initial World Cup matches.	Pain and swelling in the knee.	Moderate	Support from club, national team, and family.	Club facilities and national team medical center.
Sprains	Left Ankle	2015-10-22	Missed several weeks of play.	Arturo Vidal sprained his left ankle during a Bundesliga match. The injury kept him sidelined for several weeks, affecting his club's performance.	Injury occurred during a Bundesliga match.	3 weeks	Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by physical therapy.	Short-term absence with no lasting effects.	Frustration due to missing important matches.	No significant previous ankle injuries.	Returned to play after 3 weeks of rehabilitation.	Mild	RICE and physical therapy.	Club medical team.	No long-term impact reported.	Ankle strengthening and stability exercises.	Missed several Bundesliga matches.	Pain and swelling in the ankle.	Low	Support from club and teammates.	Club facilities.
Strains	Left Thigh	2016-04-12	Missed key matches in the season.	During a Champions League match, Vidal strained his left thigh muscle, which forced him to miss several critical matches, affecting his team's performance.	Injury occurred during a Champions League match.	4 weeks	Physical therapy and gradual return to training.	Short-term absence and slight dip in form upon return.	Disappointment due to missing important matches.	Previous minor muscle strains.	Returned to play after 4 weeks of rehabilitation.	Moderate	Physical therapy and rest.	Club medical team.	No significant long-term impact.	Regular stretching and strengthening exercises.	Missed several Champions League and domestic matches.	Sharp pain and difficulty in movement.	Moderate	Support from club, family, and teammates.	Club facilities.
Strains	Right Calf	2018-03-30	Missed several matches including Champions League fixtures.	Arturo Vidal strained his right calf during a training session. The injury kept him out of action for several weeks, impacting his availability for key matches.	Injury occurred during a training session.	3 weeks	Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to fitness.	Short-term absence with minimal lasting effects.	Frustration due to missing key matches.	No significant previous calf injuries.	Returned to play after 3 weeks of rehabilitation.	Mild	Rest and physical therapy.	Club medical team.	No long-term impact reported.	Regular calf strengthening and conditioning exercises.	Missed several domestic and Champions League matches.	Pain and tightness in the calf.	Low	Support from club and teammates.	Club facilities.