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