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.
Derek Carr Groin Injury | NFL Week 15
First and goal, now third and goal. What is it? [Applause] And you don't need me to tell you what that looked like. He was, I think, caught between deciding to run it in or drop it off, and then he grabs his left groin. Yeah, he sure does, and that is the last thing anyone wanted to see from him right here. Joe, I thought he was going to take it. I thought he could have, if he had been a little more decisive. I thought he could have gotten it in. Maybe he felt something even before he pulled up.
