Jayson Tatum's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Jayson Tatum'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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| Ankle Injuries | right ankle | 2018-10-19 | Missed a few games | Jayson Tatum suffered a right ankle sprain during a game against the New York Knicks. He landed awkwardly after attempting a jump shot and immediately signaled for medical attention. | Landed awkwardly after attempting a jump shot | 1-2 weeks | Physical therapy focusing on ankle mobility and strength | Minor, returned to form quickly | Increased caution during jumps | None | 2018-11-01 | Mild | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) | Celtics' team physicians and trainers | None | Ankle braces and strengthening exercises | 3 games | Pain and swelling | Low | Family, team, and medical staff | Team facilities |
| Knee Injuries | left knee | 2020-08-18 | Short-term discomfort and swelling | During a playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Tatum collided with another player, resulting in a left knee contusion. He was able to finish the game but experienced discomfort afterward. | Collision with another player during a game | 1 week | Rest and anti-inflammatory medication | None, returned to play without issues | Increased awareness of on-court collisions | Right ankle sprain in 2018 | 2020-08-26 | Mild | Rest and anti-inflammatory medication | Celtics' team physicians and trainers | None | Protective knee padding | 1 game | Swelling and tenderness | Low | Family, team, and medical staff | Team facilities |
| Wrist Injuries | left wrist | 2021-04-24 | Missed several games | Tatum injured his left wrist during a game against the Charlotte Hornets when he fell on his outstretched hand. The injury was diagnosed as a wrist sprain. | Fell on outstretched hand during a game | 2-3 weeks | Splinting and physical therapy | Minor, returned to form quickly | Careful use of wrist in future games | Right ankle sprain in 2018, left knee contusion in 2020 | 2021-05-15 | Moderate | Splinting and physical therapy | Celtics' team physicians and trainers | None | Wrist support and strengthening exercises | 5 games | Pain and limited movement | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff | Team facilities |
Jayson Tatum's Sports Injuries Videos
Jayson Tatum Injures Ankle on First Play of Game 7
Jayson Tatum injured his left ankle on the first Celtics possession of Game 7 against the Miami Heat. He twisted his ankle while attempting a Euro Step around Vincent, who was late rotating over.
Jayson Tatum goes down hard with a severe shoulder injury
Brown with a rejection. Tatum's hurt down the other end as Grant Williams misses. Fight for the rebound, Brown looks to save it. Tatum in a lot of pain, he's still down, and the foul. Right now, there's concern for the Boston Celtics. He's grabbing his right shoulder. Yet another player going down with an injury here tonight. Quickly running out to attend to him. We'll be right back.
