Jeff Burton's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Racing
Jeff Burton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2011-03-05 | Burton suffered a lower back injury that required medical attention and rest. | The incident occurred during the Kobalt Tools 400 race. Burton's car hit a bump, causing a significant jolt and resulting in a lower back injury. | During a race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Burton experienced a severe jolt after hitting a bump on the track. | 3 weeks | Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to physical activity. | Missed one race but returned with careful monitoring of his back condition. | Increased awareness of track conditions. | Concussion in 2006, wrist fracture in 2007. | 2011-03-27 | Moderate | Rest, physical therapy, and pain management. | NASCAR medical team and physical therapist. | Occasional lower back pain. | Improved seat cushioning and support. | 1 race | Severe pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. | Moderate | Family, team, and medical staff support. | Physical therapy clinic and home. |
| Concussions | Head | 2006-10-07 | Burton suffered a concussion and was advised by medical staff to rest and recover. | The crash occurred during the UAW-Ford 500 race. Burton's car was caught in a pile-up, leading to significant impact and subsequent concussion. | During a NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway, Jeff Burton was involved in a multi-car crash. | 2 weeks | Burton followed a strict rest regimen with gradual reintroduction to physical activities. | Minimal; Burton returned to racing after a brief recovery period. | Increased caution in future races. | None reported. | 2006-10-22 | Moderate | Rest and monitoring by medical staff. | NASCAR medical team. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Improved helmet and headrest designs. | 1 race | Dizziness, headache. | Moderate | Family and team support. | Home |
| Fractures | Right Wrist | 2007-05-18 | Burton had to wear a cast and was unable to participate in the following race. | The accident happened during a practice session for the NASCAR All-Star Race. Burton lost control of his car and collided with the wall. | During a practice session at Lowe's Motor Speedway, Burton's car hit the wall, causing a fracture in his right wrist. | 4 weeks | Wearing a cast and undergoing physical therapy to regain strength and mobility in the wrist. | Missed one race but returned to the track with a splint. | Increased focus on wrist protection. | Concussion in 2006. | 2007-06-17 | Moderate | Cast and physical therapy. | NASCAR medical team and orthopedic specialist. | Slight reduction in wrist flexibility. | Enhanced wrist support in the car. | 1 race | Pain, swelling, inability to move the wrist. | Low | Family, team, and medical staff support. | Orthopedic clinic and home. |
Jeff Burton's Sports Injuries Videos
Jeff Burton crash perspective
Jeff Burton did some damage to his car at Texas Motor Speedway. See what it felt like from behind the wheel! For more NASCAR...
1994 Splitfire 500 - Jeff Burton's Hard Crash
Jeff Burton blows a right front tire coming out of turn four, slams into the outside wall extremely hard, and then hits the inside wall hard. The impact causes his car to catch fire, but emergency crews manage to get him out. Despite braking, he couldn't slow down much before hitting the walls.
J. Gordon, Burton, and Hornish involved in major Watkins Glen crash
Jr. slides through the grass before bouncing back into traffic, sparking a violent collision with Jeff Gordon and Jeff Burton. Casey Kane got loose, causing a chain reaction that led to a severe impact involving Sam Hornish and Jeff Gordon. Both drivers hit hard, but fortunately, they were able to exit their cars safely.
