Gordie Howe's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Ice Hockey
Gordie Howe'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 | Right Wrist | 1970-01-01 | Missed several games | Gordie Howe broke his right wrist when he was hit by a puck during a game in early January 1950. This injury caused him to miss multiple games during that season. | Hit by a puck during a game | 6 weeks | Wore a cast and underwent physical therapy to regain strength and mobility | Temporary setback, but returned to form quickly | Minimal, known for his resilience | None reported | 1950-02-15 | Moderate | Casting and physical therapy | Team doctors and physiotherapists | None | None specified | Several games | Severe pain and swelling | Low | Family and teammates | Team facilities |
| Fractures | Skull | 1970-01-01 | Life-threatening injury, required emergency surgery | During the 1950 playoff game, Gordie Howe collided with the boards, resulting in a fractured skull. This was a life-threatening injury that required immediate surgery to relieve pressure on the brain. | Collision with the boards during a playoff game | Several months | Extensive medical care and a slow return to physical activity | Significant, but made a remarkable comeback | High initial impact, but showed great mental toughness | Right wrist fracture earlier in 1950 | 1950-10-11 | Severe | Emergency surgery and extended hospital stay | Neurosurgeons and team doctors | None | Improved helmet design and safety protocols | Rest of the playoff season and part of the following season | Severe head pain, loss of consciousness | Moderate | Family, teammates, and medical staff | Hospital and team facilities |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 1972-02-14 | Missed a few games | In February 1972, Howe sprained his right ankle during practice, causing him to miss a few games while he recovered. | Twisted ankle during practice | 1 week | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by light exercise | Negligible, returned to play quickly | Minimal | None significant reported | 1972-02-22 | Mild | RICE and light exercise | Team doctors and physiotherapists | None | Ankle strengthening exercises | A few games | Pain and swelling | Low | Family and teammates | Team facilities |
| Strains | Left Knee | 1970-01-01 | Limited mobility and missed several games | In November 1968, Howe strained his left knee during a game, which limited his mobility and caused him to miss several games. | Sustained during a game | 2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy | Minor, quickly returned to play | Minimal | None significant reported | 1968-11-24 | Mild | RICE and physical therapy | Team doctors and physiotherapists | None | Strengthening exercises | Several games | Pain and swelling | Low | Family and teammates | Team facilities |
Gordie Howe's Sports Injuries Videos
Gordie Howe, 'Mr. Hockey,' enjoyed a five-decade career
Known as 'Mr. Hockey,' he thrilled fans over a five-decade NHL career that included 801 goals and 1,049 assists.
Bowman: Gordie Howe took no prisoners.
In an interview, legendary NHL coach Scotty Bowman reflects on Gordie Howe's extraordinary career and character. Bowman recalls selecting Howe for the 1980 All-Star game, despite criticism, due to Howe's impressive performance even at age 52. Howe thanked Bowman for the opportunity, which was his first return to Detroit, where he received a prolonged ovation and assisted on the winning goal. Bowman praises Howe's versatility, strength, and skill, noting his ability to shoot with both hands and his unmatched toughness. Howe's legacy includes 20 consecutive seasons on the All-Star team and a reputation as the most complete hockey player. Bowman fondly remembers Howe's humility and the comfortable presence he exuded, making everyone around him feel at ease.
