Fabian Cancellara's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Fabian Cancellara'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 Collarbone | 2015-03-26 | Had to withdraw from the race and underwent surgery. | Cancellara crashed in a high-speed descent, resulting in a triple fracture of his left collarbone. | Cancellara crashed during the E3 Harelbeke race. | 6 weeks | Surgery was performed to insert a plate and screws to stabilize the bone, followed by rehabilitation exercises. | Missed the rest of the spring classics season. | Experienced significant stress and concern about future crashes. | Previous fracture of the right collarbone in 2012. | Returned to competition in mid-May. | Severe | Surgery and rehabilitation. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | No permanent damage but increased caution in races. | Focused on improving safety during races. | Missed the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. | Immediate intense pain and inability to move the arm. | Moderate due to previous similar injury. | Supported by medical team, family, and teammates. | Switzerland |
| Fractures | Lower Back | 2016-01-29 | Sustained two small fractures in the lower back. | Cancellara was preparing for the upcoming season when he crashed, leading to fractures in his lumbar vertebrae. | Cancellara crashed during a training ride. | 8 weeks | Required rest and a gradual return to physical activity, including specific back-strengthening exercises. | Delayed start to the racing season. | Experienced demotivation and concern over physical ability. | None in the same area. | Returned to competition after 8 weeks of recovery. | Moderate | Rest and physical therapy. | Orthopedic specialist and physical therapist. | No long-term impact but increased focus on core strength. | Increased core strengthening and stability exercises. | Missed early season races. | Severe back pain and limited mobility. | Low with proper core stability. | Supported by medical team and family. | Switzerland |
| Fractures | Right Collarbone | 2012-03-31 | He had to withdraw from the race and required surgery. | Cancellara was leading the race when he hit a water bottle and crashed, breaking his right collarbone in four places. | Cancellara crashed during the Tour of Flanders. | 6 weeks | Underwent surgery to repair the collarbone, followed by physical therapy. | Missed several important races in the season. | Experienced frustration and anxiety about returning to competition. | None in the same area. | Returned to competition after 6 weeks of recovery. | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | No long-term impact reported. | Improved bike handling skills and awareness. | Missed the Paris-Roubaix and other spring classics. | Severe pain and inability to move the arm. | Low with proper recovery. | Supported by team staff and family. | Switzerland |
Fabian Cancellara's Sports Injuries Videos
Crash of Fabian Cancellara during the 2013 Paris-Roubaix reconnaissance
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