Danilo Gallinari's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Basketball

Danilo Gallinari'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 Right Hand 2019-02-04 Missed multiple weeks of play. Gallinari fractured his right hand during a game altercation, requiring immobilization and rest. Suffered a fracture during a physical altercation in a game. 6-8 weeks Hand was immobilized in a cast, followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. Significant short-term absence. Experienced frustration and stress. No significant previous hand injuries. Returned to play after full recovery. Moderate Immobilization and physical therapy. Team medical staff and hand specialists. Minimal if properly healed. Avoiding physical altercations and proper hand protection. Multiple regular-season games. Immediate pain and swelling. Low if properly healed. Team and family support. Team facilities and specialized hand therapy centers.
Knee Injuries Right Knee 2017-03-31 Missed the remainder of the season. Gallinari suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee during a game, which required arthroscopic surgery. Occurred during a game due to a sudden twist and pivot motion. 3-4 months Underwent arthroscopic surgery and completed a rehabilitation program focused on knee stability. Missed the playoffs and part of the following season. Experienced frustration and anxiety about recovery. Previous ACL tear in the left knee. Returned at the beginning of the 2017-2018 season. Moderate Arthroscopic surgery and physical therapy. Team medical staff and orthopedic specialists. Potential for chronic knee issues. Regular knee strengthening exercises and monitoring. Final games of the regular season and playoffs. Pain and swelling in the knee. Moderate. Team medical staff and family. Team facilities and specialized rehab centers.
Muscle Injuries Left Knee 2013-04-03 Season-ending injury. Gallinari tore his ACL in a game against the Dallas Mavericks, which required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Gallinari suffered a torn ACL while driving to the basket during a game. 12 months Underwent surgery to repair the ACL and followed a strict rehabilitation program. Missed the entire 2013-2014 NBA season. Faced significant mental challenges during recovery. No previous major knee injuries. Returned to play in the 2014-2015 season. High Surgical repair and physical therapy. Denver Nuggets medical team and external specialists. Increased risk of future knee injuries. Strengthening exercises and knee braces. Entire 2013-2014 NBA season. Immediate pain and instability in the knee. Moderate to high. Family, teammates, and medical staff. Denver and specialized rehab centers.
Sprains Right Ankle 2018-12-14 Missed several games. Gallinari sprained his right ankle during a game, leading to swelling and limited mobility. Landed awkwardly after a jump shot. 2-3 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by physical therapy. Short-term absence from games. Mild frustration due to the setback. No significant previous ankle injuries. Returned after approximately three weeks. Mild to moderate RICE method and physical therapy. Team medical staff. Minimal if properly treated. Ankle strengthening exercises and proper footwear. Several regular-season games. Pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. Low to moderate. Team medical staff. Team facilities.
Strains Right Hamstring 2021-01-14 Missed a few weeks of action. Gallinari strained his right hamstring during a game, leading to pain and limited mobility. Suffered a strain while sprinting during a game. 3-4 weeks Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by gradual return to activity. Short-term absence from games. Mild frustration and concern over re-injury. No significant previous hamstring injuries. Returned after approximately four weeks. Mild to moderate RICE method and physical therapy. Team medical staff. Minimal with proper rehabilitation. Regular stretching and strengthening exercises. Several regular-season games. Sharp pain and tightness in the hamstring. Moderate. Team medical staff and family. Team facilities.

Danilo Gallinari's Sports Injuries Videos

Danilo Gallinari's ACL Injury

Danilo Gallinari blows out his left knee against the Mavs. He was seen in pain after trying to get inside and there was no foul call. The head athletic trainer, Jim Gillan, and assistant Dan Sharansky attended to him.
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Danilo Gallinari Suffers Ankle Injury in Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets Game

Danilo Gallinari is struggling with movement after Kyrie Irving's left knee hits his right calf. Gallinari, who missed the last two games due to a left foot contusion, is visibly in pain and laboring on the court.
Video thumb: Danilo Gallinari Suffers Ankle Injury in Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets Game