Chandler Parsons's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Chandler Parsons'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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| Contusions (Bruises) | Left Knee | 2017-11-18 | Missed multiple games | Parsons experienced a bone bruise in his left knee after a collision in November 2017. This injury caused him to miss several games while he recovered. | Collision with another player during a game. | 2-4 weeks | Rest, icing, and gradual return to activity. | Missed several games in the 2017-2018 season. | Mild frustration due to the interruption of the season. | Previous right knee injury in 2016. | Returned to play after a few weeks of rest. | Moderate | Rest and physical therapy. | Team doctors and physical therapists. | Potential for recurring knee problems. | Knee strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Missed several games in November and December 2017. | Pain and swelling in the knee. | Moderate | Team medical staff and family. | Team facilities. |
| Head Injuries | Head | 2020-01-14 | Sidelined indefinitely | Parsons suffered a concussion and other injuries in a car accident in January 2020, leading to an indefinite sidelining from basketball activities. | Involved in a car accident. | Indefinite | Comprehensive concussion management and monitoring. | Placed career on hold, eventually leading to retirement. | Significant stress and concern about long-term health. | None related to head injuries. | Did not return to professional basketball. | Severe | Concussion protocol and continuous medical supervision. | Neurologists and concussion specialists. | Potential for long-term cognitive and neurological issues. | Use of protective headgear in high-risk activities. | Missed the remainder of the 2019-2020 season. | Headache, dizziness, and confusion. | High if returning too soon. | Medical team, family, and mental health professionals. | Specialized concussion clinic. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2016-03-19 | Season-ending injury | Parsons suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during a game in March 2016. This injury required surgery and ended his season prematurely. | During a game, Parsons landed awkwardly after a jump. | 6-8 weeks | Post-surgery physical therapy focusing on knee strength and mobility. | Missed remainder of the 2015-2016 season. | Reported feeling frustrated and anxious about recovery. | None reported on the same knee. | Returned to play the following season. | Severe | Surgery followed by physical therapy. | Team orthopedic surgeon and physical therapists. | Increased risk of future knee problems. | Strengthening and conditioning program for knee stability. | Missed the remainder of the 2015-2016 season. | Severe pain and swelling in the knee. | Moderate | Team medical staff and personal trainers. | Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation center. |
Chandler Parsons's Sports Injuries Videos
Chandler Parsons Opens Up About 2020 Car Accident and Retirement for the First Time | ALL THE SMOKE
Nine-year NBA veteran Chandler Parsons shares the harrowing experience of a car accident in January 2020 that drastically changed his life. While driving home from practice in Atlanta, his car was T-boned by a drunk driver, resulting in severe injuries including a messed-up neck, a torn labrum, and a significant concussion. The accident forced him into early retirement at 31. Parsons describes waking up to a chaotic scene with sirens and blood, initially thinking he might have died. He later found out the other driver had a history of DUIs. The aftermath involved a two-year lawsuit and a challenging recovery period. Despite the physical and mental toll, Parsons is now focused on rehabilitation and adjusting to life after basketball, aiming to live fully and be a good father.
Attorney: Hawks player Chandler Parsons suffered a 'brain injury' in a crash with a drunk driver
A Hawks player's basketball future is now in serious jeopardy after being involved in a car accident following practice. His attorney says Chandler Parsons has multiple severe injuries, which could be potentially career-ending. Parsons was driving home from practice when he was hit by a driver charged with DUI. Parsons suffered a concussion, whiplash, and associated disc injury, which his attorney described as traumatic brain injuries. Parsons is in his ninth NBA season but had only played in five games with the Hawks this year. He is currently working with a team of doctors to recover.
