Iker Casillas's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Soccer

Iker Casillas'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
Hand Injuries Left Hand 2013-01-22 Fractured metacarpal bone During a Copa del Rey match against Valencia, Iker Casillas collided with teammate Álvaro Arbeloa, resulting in a fractured left hand. Collision with teammate during a match 8 weeks Immobilization with a cast followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility Missed significant playing time and lost starting position temporarily Frustration and anxiety over recovery and return to form None related to the hand Returned to play in April 2013 Moderate Surgical intervention to insert screws and a cast Real Madrid's medical team and external specialists No long-term impact reported Increased focus on hand protection during play Copa del Rey, La Liga, and Champions League matches Severe pain and swelling in the hand Low after full recovery Family, teammates, and medical staff Real Madrid's medical facilities
Rib Injuries Ribs 2014-11-28 Bruised ribs Iker Casillas suffered bruised ribs during a La Liga match against Malaga after a collision with an opposing player. Collision during a match 2 weeks Rest and limited physical activity, followed by gradual return to training Short-term absence from matches Minor frustration due to temporary setback None related to the ribs Returned to play in mid-December 2014 Mild Pain management and rest Real Madrid's medical team No long-term impact reported Improved awareness and protective gear La Liga matches Pain and difficulty breathing Low after full recovery Teammates and medical staff Real Madrid's medical facilities
Shoulder Injuries Right Shoulder 2015-03-09 Dislocated shoulder During a Champions League match against Schalke 04, Iker Casillas landed awkwardly after a dive, leading to a dislocated right shoulder. Awkward fall during a match 6 weeks Reduction of the dislocation followed by physical therapy to restore strength and range of motion Missed several key matches and required a careful return to avoid re-injury Concern over future stability of the shoulder None related to the shoulder Returned to play in late April 2015 Moderate Manual reduction and immobilization followed by physical therapy Real Madrid's medical team Potential for future instability, but no major long-term issues reported Strengthening exercises for the shoulder and increased caution during dives Champions League and La Liga matches Severe pain and inability to move the shoulder Moderate, requiring careful management Medical staff, coaches, and family Real Madrid's medical facilities

Iker Casillas's Sports Injuries Videos

Injury to Íker Casillas' hand caused by an accidental kick from Arbeloa

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Video thumb: Injury to Íker Casillas' hand caused by an accidental kick from Arbeloa

Real Madrid vs. Valencia 1-1: Painful Pepe and Iker Casillas Collision

Some would say it's karma for Pepe.
Video thumb: Real Madrid vs. Valencia 1-1: Painful Pepe and Iker Casillas Collision

Iker Casillas, injured, had to be replaced by Diego Lopez at the 11th minute.

Iker Casillas was injured and had to be replaced by Diego Lopez at the 11th minute.
Video thumb: Iker Casillas, injured, had to be replaced by Diego Lopez at the 11th minute.