Jacques Plante's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Ice Hockey
Jacques Plante'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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| Concussions | Head | 1970-01-01 | Suffered a concussion and was knocked unconscious. | Plante's concussion was a serious injury given the limited understanding and treatment options at the time. | Hit in the head by a puck during a game. | Approximately 2 weeks | Rest and monitoring for symptoms of concussion. | Short-term impact on his ability to play; long-term effects were not well understood at the time. | Increased awareness of the risks associated with head injuries. | No documented previous concussions. | Returned to play after 2 weeks of recovery. | High | Rest and symptom management | Team doctors and medical staff | Potential long-term effects on cognitive function, not fully understood at the time. | Continued use of the goalie mask and increased caution. | Missed 2 weeks of competition | Headache, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. | Moderate risk of re-injury. | Supported by team, family, and medical staff. | Team facilities and home. |
| Fractures | Face | 1970-01-01 | Broke his nose and suffered multiple facial cuts. | This injury led to Plante becoming the first NHL goaltender to regularly wear a mask in games. He had previously worn a mask only in practice. | Struck in the face by a puck during a game against the New York Rangers. | Missed a few games initially | Received stitches and had to wait for the swelling to reduce. | Revolutionized goaltending by making the mask a standard part of the equipment. | Increased confidence and safety while playing. | None of similar severity documented. | Returned to play with a mask within a few games. | High | Stitches and medical monitoring | Team doctors and medical staff | Pioneered the use of the goalie mask in professional hockey. | Started wearing a mask during games. | Missed a few games | Severe pain, bleeding, and swelling. | Reduced significantly with the use of a mask. | Supported by team and medical staff. | Team facilities and home. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 1970-01-01 | Suffered a torn meniscus. | Plante's knee injury required surgery and a significant period of recovery, affecting his performance for the rest of the season. | Injured during a game when he twisted awkwardly while making a save. | Approximately 6 weeks | Underwent surgery to repair the torn meniscus followed by physical therapy. | Had a noticeable impact on his mobility and performance for the remainder of the season. | Frustration due to limited mobility and missed games. | No significant knee injuries prior to this. | Returned to play after 6 weeks of recovery. | Moderate | Surgery and physical therapy | Team doctors and orthopedic specialists | Some lingering issues with knee stability and mobility. | Strengthening exercises and knee support. | Missed 6 weeks of competition | Severe pain and swelling in the knee. | Moderate risk of re-injury. | Support from team, family, and medical staff. | Team facilities and specialized clinics. |
Jacques Plante's Sports Injuries Videos
Heritage Minutes: Jacques Plante
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Jacques Plante changed the game when he donned a mask.
Known best for being the first goalie to regularly wear a mask, Plante also won six Stanley Cups with the Canadiens.
Memories: Plante Becomes First Goalie to Wear a Mask
On November 1, 1959, following a gruesome injury, Jacques Plante returned to the game and became the first NHL goalie to wear...
9 cringe-worthy hockey injuries in 90 seconds
Rob Pizzo reviews nine cringe-worthy hockey injuries in 90 seconds, starting with Gordie Howe's fractured skull in 1950. Claude Lemieux's hit on Kris Draper in 1996 resulted in severe facial injuries. Bryan Berard nearly lost an eye in 2007 but returned after surgeries. Kevin Stevens suffered extensive facial fractures while unconscious. Max Pacioretty endured a fractured vertebrae and concussion after a hit from Zdeno Chara. Trent McCleary's career ended after a puck to the throat caused a collapsed lung. Nicklas Lidstrom ruptured a testicle but only missed two games. Borje Salming's face was cut, requiring over 250 stitches. The most infamous was Clint Malarchuk's sliced jugular vein and carotid artery, a scene repeated with Richard Zednik.
