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
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.