Gianluigi Buffon's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Soccer
Gianluigi Buffon'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 | Left Ankle | 2016-10-21 | Missed a few matches. | Buffon sprained his left ankle during a match against AC Milan in the Serie A. | During a Serie A match. | 3 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by physical therapy. | Short-term absence from matches. | Maintained focus on quick recovery. | No significant previous ankle injuries. | Returned to competition in mid-November 2016. | Mild | RICE and physical therapy. | Juventus medical team. | No long-term impact reported. | Ankle strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Serie A matches. | Pain and swelling in the left ankle. | Low with proper rehabilitation. | Family, teammates, and club staff. | Juventus training facilities. |
| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2010-06-13 | Forced to withdraw from the tournament. | Buffon suffered a herniated disc in his lower back during Italy's opening match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup against Paraguay. | During a World Cup match. | 3 months | Received conservative treatment including rest, physical therapy, and pain management. | Missed the remainder of the World Cup and the start of the club season. | Frustration due to missing a major tournament. | No significant previous back injuries reported. | Returned to competition in September 2010. | Severe | Conservative treatment, including rest and physical therapy. | Italy national team medical staff and Juventus medical team. | No long-term impact reported. | Core strengthening and flexibility exercises. | World Cup matches and early Serie A matches. | Severe pain and limited mobility in the lower back. | Moderate, managed with proper conditioning. | Family, national team staff, and club staff. | Italy national team facilities and Juventus training facilities. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2010-08-15 | Missed several matches. | Gianluigi Buffon sustained a meniscus tear in his right knee during a training session. This injury required surgical intervention. | During a training session. | 2 months | Underwent arthroscopic surgery followed by physical therapy. | Temporary setback but returned to full fitness. | Maintained a positive outlook and focused on recovery. | No significant previous knee injuries. | Returned to competition in October 2010. | Moderate | Arthroscopic surgery and physical therapy. | Juventus medical team and external specialists. | No long-term impact reported. | Strengthening exercises for knee stability. | Serie A matches and international fixtures. | Sharp pain and swelling in the knee. | Low with proper rehabilitation. | Family, teammates, and club staff. | Juventus training facilities and specialized clinics. |
Gianluigi Buffon's Sports Injuries Videos
Buffon's injury against England on 14.06.14
Buffon's foot injury.
Gianluigi Buffon returns from injury against Fiorentina (home) 2008/09
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