Jason Kidd's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Basketball

Jason Kidd'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	2007-01-19	Missed significant portion of the season.	Jason Kidd fractured his right wrist during a game against the Toronto Raptors. The injury occurred when he fell hard on his wrist while driving to the basket.	Fell hard on the wrist during a drive to the basket.	6 weeks	Cast and physical therapy.	Missed critical games, but returned strong.	Frustration due to time away from the game.	None related to the right wrist.	Returned after 6 weeks, gradually regained form.	Severe	Casting and physical rehabilitation.	Orthopedic specialists and team doctors.	None, fully recovered.	Wrist strengthening and protection gear.	15 games	Severe pain and inability to move the wrist.	Low with proper care.	Family, team support, and medical staff.	Team facilities and specialized clinic.
Sprains	Left Ankle	2003-11-11	Missed multiple games.	Jason Kidd suffered a left ankle sprain during a game against the San Antonio Spurs. The injury occurred when he landed awkwardly after a jump shot.	Landed awkwardly after a jump shot.	2 weeks	Physical therapy and rest.	Minor setback, no long-term impact.	Minimal, remained confident.	None related to the left ankle.	Returned after 2 weeks, performed well.	Moderate	Ice, rest, and physical therapy.	Team doctors and physiotherapists.	None	Strengthening exercises for the ankle.	4 games	Swelling and pain in the left ankle.	Low with proper care.	Team support and family.	Team facilities.
Strains	Lower Back	2005-03-14	Limited mobility and pain.	Jason Kidd experienced a lower back strain during a game against the Miami Heat. The injury was a result of a sudden movement while defending.	Sudden movement during a defensive play.	1 week	Rest and physical therapy.	Temporary discomfort, no long-term effects.	Slight concern over recurring issues.	Occasional back stiffness in the past.	Returned after 1 week with full mobility.	Mild	Rest, ice, and physical therapy.	Team doctors and physical therapists.	None	Core strengthening exercises.	2 games	Sharp pain and stiffness in the lower back.	Moderate, with proper care reduced.	Team support and medical staff.	Team facilities.
Tendinitis	Right Knee	2010-03-21	Limited playing time and performance.	Jason Kidd developed tendonitis in his right knee due to overuse and repetitive strain, especially during the latter part of the season.	Overuse and repetitive strain.	3 weeks	Rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy.	Managed to play through, but with reduced minutes.	Concern about long-term knee health.	Previous minor knee issues.	Returned after 3 weeks, managed minutes.	Moderate	Rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy.	Team doctors and physiotherapists.	Potential for recurring issues with overuse.	Regular monitoring and management of knee load.	6 games	Pain and swelling in the right knee.	Moderate, with proper management reduced.	Team support and medical staff.	Team facilities.

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