Derek Carr's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Derek Carr'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2020-12-16 | Carr was forced to leave the game and was later diagnosed with a significant ankle injury. | The injury occurred in the first quarter, causing Carr to miss the remainder of the game. | Carr injured his right ankle during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. | 2-3 weeks | Underwent physical therapy and rehabilitation exercises focused on ankle stability and strength. | Short-term impact; missed one game. | Carr showed determination to recover quickly and return to play. | Previous right leg injury (fibula fracture in 2016). | Returned to play after missing one game. | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and rehabilitation exercises. | Raiders' medical team. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Ankle strengthening and stability exercises. | Missed one game. | Pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate, managed through preventive measures. | Support from family, team, and medical staff. | Team facilities. |
| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2017-09-30 | Carr was forced to leave the game and was later diagnosed with a back fracture. | The injury caused Carr to miss one game, but he made a quick return to the field. | Carr suffered a transverse process fracture in his back during a game against the Denver Broncos. | 1-2 weeks | Focused on rest and gradual return to physical activity. | Short-term impact; missed one game. | Carr remained determined to return quickly, showing resilience. | No previous significant back injuries. | Returned to play after missing one game. | Moderate | Rest and physical therapy. | Raiders' medical team and external specialists. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Core strengthening and flexibility exercises. | Missed one game. | Pain and discomfort in the lower back. | Moderate, managed through preventive exercises. | Strong support from family, team, and medical staff. | Team facilities. |
| Fractures | Right Leg | 2016-12-23 | Carr was immediately taken off the field and diagnosed with a fractured fibula. | The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of the game, causing Carr to miss the remainder of the season, including the playoffs. | Derek Carr suffered a broken fibula during a game against the Indianapolis Colts. | 6-8 weeks | Underwent surgery to repair the fracture and followed a strict rehabilitation protocol. | Missed the remainder of the 2016 season, including the playoffs. | Carr expressed frustration but remained optimistic about his recovery. | No significant previous injuries to the right leg. | Returned to play in the 2017 season opener. | Severe | Surgical intervention and physical therapy. | Raiders' medical team and external orthopedic specialists. | No long-term impact reported; fully recovered. | Strengthening exercises and protective gear. | Remainder of the 2016 season and playoffs. | Immediate pain and inability to bear weight on the right leg. | Low, given successful surgery and rehabilitation. | Support from family, team, and medical staff. | Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers. |
Derek Carr's Sports Injuries Videos
Derek Carr Injury: Oakland Raiders vs Colts - Broken Fibula, Out Indefinitely!
Derek Carr injury out of the game for the Oakland Raiders with a broken fibula, taken off the field on a cart. Confirmed broken leg.
Derek Carr injured and out for the season (NFL injuries)
Raiders vs. Colts.
