Feleipe Franks's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: American Football

Feleipe Franks's Sports Injuries Table

Type	Area	Date	Consequences	Content	How It Happened	Recovery Duration	Rehabilitation Details	Impact On Career	Psychological Impact	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	2020-09-25	Fracture and dislocation	Franks suffered a severe right ankle injury that required immediate medical attention. He was carted off the field and taken to the hospital for further evaluation.	During a game against the University of Kentucky, Feleipe Franks was tackled and landed awkwardly on his right ankle.	6 months	Franks underwent surgery to repair the fracture and dislocation. Post-surgery, he engaged in a rigorous rehabilitation program involving physical therapy and strength training.	Missed the remainder of the 2020 season	The injury was a significant setback, but Franks remained positive and focused on his recovery.	2021-03-26	Severe	Surgery and physical therapy	University of Arkansas medical team	Potential for arthritis in the injured ankle	Strengthening exercises and ankle braces	2020 season	Severe pain and inability to bear weight on the right ankle	Moderate	Family, teammates, and coaching staff	University of Arkansas facilities
Concussions	Head	2018-10-12	Concussion	Franks showed symptoms of a concussion and was removed from the game for further evaluation. He entered the concussion protocol immediately.	During a game against Vanderbilt University, Franks took a hard hit to the head, leading to a concussion.	2 weeks	Franks followed the concussion protocol, which included rest, gradual return to physical activity, and cognitive testing.	Missed one game	Concern for long-term health impacts	2018-10-27	Mild	Rest and gradual return to activity	University of Florida medical team	Potential for future cognitive issues	Improved helmet technology and techniques to minimize head impacts	One game	Headache, dizziness, and confusion	Moderate	Family, teammates, and coaching staff	University of Florida facilities
Shoulder Injuries	Left Shoulder	2019-09-13	Dislocation	Franks suffered a dislocated left shoulder, which required immediate attention on the field and subsequent medical evaluation.	During a game against the University of Kentucky, Franks was hit while throwing a pass, leading to a dislocation of his left shoulder.	3 months	The injury was managed non-surgically with physical therapy focusing on mobility and strength restoration.	Missed several games during the 2019 season	Frustration due to the inability to play during a critical part of the season	2019-12-14	Moderate	Physical therapy and rest	University of Florida medical team	Increased risk of future dislocations	Strengthening exercises for shoulder stability	Several games in the 2019 season	Pain and instability in the left shoulder	High	Family, teammates, and coaching staff	University of Florida facilities

Feleipe Franks's Sports Injuries Videos

Feleipe Franks Injury: Florida vs. Kentucky, 9/14/2019

Florida Gators quarterback Feleipe Franks sustained a severe injury against Kentucky on 9/14/2019, where he was bent over backwards by a Kentucky player. Despite his effort to secure a first down, the injury appeared serious, with Franks in visible pain. His teammates showed their support on the field as he was attended to. The injury was described as a dislocated ankle, likely ending Franks' season.

Feleipe Franks Season-Ending Injury: Kentucky vs. Florida

College Football Week 3 Highlights The Gators turn it over on downs. A player is in obvious pain after being bent over backwards. He managed to hang onto the football, which is amazing considering the ugly way he went down.

Feleipe Franks' ankle injury

Out for the season.

Feleipe Franks's Sports Injuries