Greg Oden's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Basketball

Greg Oden'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 Patella	2009-12-04	Missed remainder of the season.	Greg Oden fractured his left patella during a game against the Houston Rockets. This injury required surgery and caused him to miss the rest of the season.	During a game against the Houston Rockets.	6 months	Surgery followed by physical therapy and gradual return to basketball activities.	Significant, contributing to ongoing knee problems.	High, increased anxiety about career longevity.	Right wrist fracture, right knee microfracture surgery.	Yes, but struggled with recurring issues.	Severe	Surgery and physical therapy.	Portland Trail Blazers medical team and specialists.	Chronic knee problems.	Knee braces and strengthening exercises.	Remainder of the 2009-2010 NBA season.	Immediate severe pain and inability to move the knee.	High	Team, family, and personal trainers.	Portland Trail Blazers facilities and specialized clinics.
Fractures	Right Wrist	2006-08-31	Missed several games and had to wear a cast.	Greg Oden suffered a fracture in his right wrist during a practice session in high school. This injury required him to miss a number of games and he had to wear a cast for several weeks.	During a practice session in high school.	6 weeks	Physical therapy to regain strength and mobility in the wrist.	Minor, as it occurred before his professional career.	Minimal, as he was able to recover fully.	None reported at the time.	Yes, returned to high school basketball after recovery.	Moderate	Casting and physical therapy.	High school athletic trainers and local doctors.	None reported.	Proper warm-up and protective gear.	Several high school games.	Severe pain and swelling in the wrist.	Low	Family and coaching staff.	High school athletic facilities and local clinic.

Greg Oden's Sports Injuries Videos

Greg Oden's Injury

Portland center Greg Oden will likely miss the season after fracturing his left knee cap during a game against Houston.

NBA Careers Ruined by Injury - Greg Oden's Endless Misfortune

Greg Oden, the number 1 NBA draft pick over Kevin Durant, faced a career plagued by injuries. After fracturing his kneecap in 2009, he went over 1500 days before playing another NBA game due to multiple knee injuries and surgeries. Dr. Brian Suter discusses Oden's medical history, including a significant hip injury in sixth grade that led to a leg length discrepancy. Oden's career was marked by three microfracture surgeries and a ruptured kneecap, which severely affected his biomechanics. Despite efforts to correct his issues, including shoe inserts, Oden's injuries and the mental toll they took ultimately derailed his career. The video highlights the challenges of Oden's medical history and the impact of injuries on his NBA journey.

Greg Oden's Sports Injuries