Chris Weidman's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Mma
Chris Weidman'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Left Thumb | 2015-05-22 | Required surgery to repair the fracture. | Weidman broke his thumb during the bout, which he won via TKO in the first round. | Sustained during a fight against Vitor Belfort at UFC 187. | 3 months | Hand therapy and gradual return to training. | Briefly delayed his training schedule. | Minor, as the injury was less severe and occurred in a victorious fight. | No significant previous injuries to the thumb. | Returned to competition later in 2015. | Moderate | Surgical fixation with pins. | UFC medical team. | Minimal long-term impact expected. | Increased focus on hand protection during fights. | Missed training sessions but no major events. | Pain and swelling in the thumb. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Team and family support. | Local hand therapy center. |
| Fractures | Right Leg | 2021-04-23 | Immediate surgery was required to repair the fracture. | During the first round of the fight, Weidman's leg snapped upon impact with Hall's shin. The injury was immediately apparent and gruesome, leading to the fight being stopped. | During a fight against Uriah Hall at UFC 261, Weidman threw a leg kick that was checked by Hall, causing a catastrophic break in his right leg. | 12 months | Extensive physical therapy and gradual weight-bearing exercises were necessary to restore strength and mobility. | Forced Weidman to take a significant break from competition, impacting his standing in the UFC rankings. | The severity of the injury likely had a significant psychological toll, potentially affecting confidence and mental readiness. | Weidman had previously suffered a broken thumb and other minor injuries, but none as severe as this leg fracture. | Expected to return in 2022, depending on recovery progress. | Severe | Surgical insertion of a titanium rod to stabilize the leg. | Dr. David Chao and the UFC medical team. | Potential long-term issues with mobility and strength in the leg, increased risk of arthritis. | Increased focus on proper technique and conditioning to prevent similar injuries. | Missed several UFC events and a potential title contention. | Immediate and severe pain, inability to stand or support weight on the leg. | Moderate to high, depending on rehabilitation succ | Family, team, and medical professionals provided ongoing support. | Local physical therapy center and home exercises. |
| Sprains | Left Knee | 2017-07-21 | Limited mobility and required rest and physiotherapy. | The knee sprain occurred during a sparring session, impacting his ability to train effectively. | Injured during training leading up to his fight with Kelvin Gastelum. | 6 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. | Affected his training camp but did not prevent him from competing. | Moderate, as it affected his preparation for the fight. | No significant previous knee injuries. | Competed against Gastelum on July 22, 2017, and won the fight. | Mild to Moderate | RICE and physiotherapy. | UFC medical team. | Minimal with proper care. | Improved warm-up routines and knee strengthening exercises. | None, but training was affected. | Pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion. | Moderate, depending on future strain. | Team and medical staff support. | Local physical therapy center. |
| Strains | Neck | 2018-10-26 | Neck strain affected his performance and required physiotherapy. | Weidman experienced a neck strain during the bout, which he lost via KO in the third round. | During a fight against Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza at UFC 230. | 4 weeks | Rest and targeted neck exercises. | Short-term impact on training and performance. | Minor, as it was a less severe injury. | No significant previous neck injuries. | Returned to training after a brief rest period. | Mild | Rest, ice, and neck exercises. | UFC medical team. | Minimal, with proper care. | Improved neck strengthening and flexibility exercises. | None, but training was briefly affected. | Neck pain and stiffness. | Low, with proper rehabilitation. | Team and family support. | Local physical therapy center. |
Chris Weidman's Sports Injuries Videos
Chris Weidman Injury vs Uriah Hall | Chris Weidman Injury | UFC 261
In the second fight of the UFC 261 main card, just seconds after the fight began, American Chris...
Chris Weidman Breaks His Leg After Leg Kick Check! | UFC 261
Chris Weidman breaks his leg against Uriah Hall, mirroring Anderson Silva's injury from 2013 at UFC 261.
