Bobby Orr's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Ice Hockey
Bobby Orr'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 |
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| Muscle Injuries | Left Knee | 1970-01-01 | Required surgery | Orr suffered another knee injury, this time in his left knee, during a game. This injury required surgery and added to his ongoing knee problems. | Injury during a game | 3 months | Physical therapy and rest | Increased concerns about his longevity in the sport | Increased anxiety about future injuries | Right knee tear in 1966 | 1969-02-15 | High | Surgery and rehabilitation | Orthopedic surgeons and team doctors | Contributed to chronic knee issues | Strength training and knee braces | Several months of the 1968-69 season | Severe pain and inability to continue playing | High | Team support, medical professionals, family | Team facilities and rehabilitation centers |
| Muscle Injuries | Left Knee | 1974-11-01 | Required surgery | Orr experienced another significant tear in his left knee during a regular-season game, necessitating surgery and further rehabilitation. | Injury during a regular-season game | 6 months | Intensive physical therapy and rest | Further limited his playing time and effectiveness | Increased frustration and anxiety about career sustainability | Multiple knee injuries | 1975-05-03 | High | Surgery and rehabilitation | Team doctors and orthopedic surgeons | Worsened chronic knee issues | Advanced physical therapy and use of knee braces | Missed the remainder of the 1974-75 season | Severe pain and instability in the knee | Very high | Support from team, medical professionals, and family | Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers |
| Muscle Injuries | Left Knee | 1976-11-07 | Required surgery | Orr suffered another left knee injury which led to yet another surgery. This was one of the final injuries that contributed to his early retirement. | Injury during a game | Indefinite | Extensive physical therapy and rest | Ultimately led to his early retirement | Severe emotional and psychological toll | Multiple knee injuries | Did not return | Very high | Surgery and rehabilitation | Team doctors and orthopedic specialists | Ended his professional hockey career | Continued physical therapy and use of braces | Entirety of the 1976-77 season | Severe pain and inability to continue playing | Extremely high | Team support, medical professionals, family | Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers |
| Muscle Injuries | Right Knee | 1970-01-01 | Required surgery | Bobby Orr suffered a tear in his right knee after a collision during a game. This was his first major knee injury which led to multiple surgeries throughout his career. | Collision during a game | 4 months | Intensive physical therapy and rest | Significant, as it was the first of many knee injuries that plagued his career | Caused concerns about long-term career viability | None | 1967-04-01 | High | Surgery and physical therapy | Team doctors and orthopedic specialists | Led to chronic knee issues | Wearing knee braces | Rest of the 1966-67 season | Severe pain and instability in the knee | High | Team and family support, professional medical care | Team facilities and specialized clinics |
| Muscle Injuries | Right Knee | 1972-04-08 | Required surgery | During a playoff game, Orr re-injured his right knee which had already undergone surgery. This injury required additional surgical intervention. | Playoff game injury | 5 months | Extensive physical therapy and rest | Further limited his playing ability and career longevity | Increased stress and fear of permanent damage | Multiple knee injuries | 1972-09-30 | High | Surgery and extensive rehabilitation | Orthopedic specialists and team doctors | Exacerbated chronic knee conditions | Enhanced physical therapy and protective gear | Missed the start of the 1972-73 season | Severe pain and swelling in the knee | Very high | Comprehensive medical and emotional support from team and family | Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation clinics |
| Muscle Injuries | Right Knee | 1975-10-25 | Required surgery | Orr re-injured his right knee, which had already been operated on multiple times. This injury required yet another surgical intervention. | Injury during a game | 5 months | Extensive physical therapy and rest | Highly detrimental, leading to reduced playing time and effectiveness | Increased stress and concern for long-term health | Multiple knee injuries | 1976-03-20 | High | Surgery and rehabilitation | Orthopedic specialists and team doctors | Severely impacted career longevity and performance | Enhanced physical therapy and protective gear | Majority of the 1975-76 season | Severe pain and swelling | Extremely high | Comprehensive medical and emotional support from team and family | Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation clinics |
Bobby Orr's Sports Injuries Videos
Bobby Orr's Knee Injury
Even the mighty Achilles of hockey, Bobby Orr, had a weakness—Orr's knees were always a target for his opponents.
On April 2, 1969, Bobby Orr was injured.
April 2, 1969: Bobby Orr injury.
