Derrick Favors's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Derrick Favors'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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| Ankle Injuries | Right Ankle | 2017-03-06 | Missed several games | Favors suffered a right ankle injury that caused him to miss a stretch of games in the 2016-2017 season. The injury was a result of an awkward landing while contesting a rebound. | During a game, Favors landed awkwardly after contesting a rebound. | 2 weeks | Physical therapy, rest, and gradual return to on-court activities. | Minor setback | Minimal | None reported in the same area | Returned after 2 weeks of rehabilitation | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy | Team trainers and physical therapists | No long-term impact reported | Strengthening exercises for the ankle | 8 games | Pain and swelling in the right ankle | Moderate | Team medical staff and family | Team facilities |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2016-11-13 | Missed multiple games and had limited minutes upon return | Favors dealt with left knee soreness throughout the 2016-2017 season, which led to several missed games and limited playing time upon his return. | During a game, Favors experienced discomfort and pain in his left knee after a collision. | 4 weeks | Rest, ice, physical therapy, and gradual increase in activity | Affected performance and playing time during the season | Frustration due to recurring pain | None reported in the same area | Returned after 4 weeks with limited minutes initially | Moderate | Rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy | Team doctors and physical therapists | Managed with ongoing treatment | Strengthening exercises for the knee and regular monitoring | 10 games | Pain and swelling in the left knee | High | Team medical staff and personal trainers | Team facilities |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2015-12-22 | Missed several weeks of the season | Favors suffered a right knee injury which kept him out for several weeks during the 2015-2016 season. The injury was due to a sudden movement that caused a sharp pain in his knee. | In a game, Favors felt a sharp pain in his right knee after a sudden movement. | 6 weeks | Rest, physical therapy, and a gradual return to activities | Significant impact on the season | Concern about long-term knee health | None reported in the same area | Returned after 6 weeks | Severe | Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and possible injections | Team doctors and orthopedic specialists | Ongoing management required | Regular knee strengthening and conditioning exercises | 15 games | Sharp pain and swelling in the right knee | Moderate to high | Team medical staff and family | Team facilities |
Derrick Favors's Sports Injuries Videos
Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors Injured in Utah Jazz Victory Over Boston Celtics | NBA.com
Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors injured in Utah Jazz victory over Boston Celtics | NBA.com From NBA Twitter and media reports Dec 15, ...
Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors Injured in Utah Jazz Victory Over Boston Celtics | NBA.com
Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors injured in Utah Jazz victory over Boston Celtics | NBA.com From NBA Twitter and media reports Dec 15, ...
Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors Injured in Utah Jazz Victory Over Boston Celtics | NBA.com
Rudy Gobert, Derrick Favors Injured in Utah Jazz Victory Over Boston Celtics | NBA.com From NBA Twitter and Media Reports Dec 15, ...
Scuffle in Nuggets vs. Jazz: Derrick Favors and Mason Plumlee Ejected | NBA Highlights
In a game between the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets, an altercation occurred when Derrick Favors of the Jazz shoved Mason Plumlee of the Nuggets following some verbal exchanges. This led to players coming off the bench, which could result in suspensions. Despite the scuffle, no punches were thrown, and the situation seemed to escalate unnecessarily. Double technical fouls were issued as officials reviewed the incident.
