Kristaps Porzingis's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Kristaps Porzingis'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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| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2018-02-05 | Season-ending injury, required surgery. | Porzingis' torn ACL was a significant blow to the New York Knicks. The injury occurred during the second quarter of the game. He was immediately taken off the court and later underwent an MRI which confirmed the severity of the injury. | Porzingis suffered the injury during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks when he landed awkwardly after a dunk. | 10-12 months | Underwent surgery and followed a strict rehabilitation program which included physical therapy and strength training. | Missed the remainder of the 2017-18 season and the entire 2018-19 season. | Porzingis expressed frustration and disappointment but remained optimistic about his recovery. | None significant prior to the ACL tear. | Returned to play in the 2019-20 season with the Dallas Mavericks. | Severe | Surgical repair of ACL, followed by extensive rehabilitation. | New York Knicks medical team and external specialists. | Potential for decreased mobility and increased risk of future knee injuries. | Strengthening exercises, proper warm-up routines, and wearing a knee brace. | Entire 2018-19 NBA season and part of the 2017-18 season. | Sudden pain and instability in the knee. | Moderate to high, depending on adherence to preven | Family, friends, and team medical staff. | New York and later Dallas. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2020-08-16 | Missed the remainder of the playoffs and required surgery. | Porzingis played through pain in the first few games of the series, but an MRI revealed a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was ruled out for the remainder of the playoffs. | Porzingis experienced knee pain during the NBA playoff series against the LA Clippers. | 4-6 months | Surgery to repair the meniscus, followed by physical therapy and gradual return to activities. | Missed the start of the 2020-21 season. | Frustration due to back-to-back knee injuries. | Torn ACL in 2018, sprained ankle in 2019. | Returned to play in January 2021. | Moderate to severe | Surgical repair of the meniscus, followed by rehabilitation. | Dallas Mavericks medical team. | Potential for chronic knee issues. | Knee strengthening exercises, proper warm-up routines. | Remainder of the 2020 playoffs and the start of the 2020-21 season. | Pain and swelling in the knee. | Moderate to high. | Team medical staff and family. | Dallas. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2019-12-28 | Missed several games. | The ankle sprain occurred in the first quarter of the game. Porzingis was taken out of the game and did not return. An MRI later confirmed it was a sprain. | Porzingis rolled his ankle during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. | 2-3 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) method, followed by physical therapy. | Short-term impact, missed a few games. | Minor frustration, but remained focused on quick recovery. | Torn ACL in 2018. | Returned to play in mid-January 2020. | Mild to moderate | RICE method, physical therapy. | Dallas Mavericks medical team. | Minimal, provided proper recovery and preventive measures. | Ankle strengthening exercises, proper footwear, and ankle braces. | Several games in January 2020. | Pain, swelling, and limited mobility in the ankle. | Moderate if not adequately rehabilitated. | Team medical staff and family. | Dallas. |
Kristaps Porzingis's Sports Injuries Videos
Porzingis Has an Injury Nobody’s Heard of and Luka Doncic Needs Pain Shots - Doctor Explains
Kristaps Porzingis is at risk of missing more playoff time after suffering a rare and unusual injury to his left ankle. The injury involves a torn medial retinaculum, allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon. The medial retinaculum acts like a seat belt for tendons in the ankle. When torn, it leads to the dislocation of the tendon, causing pain and dysfunction. Despite the injury, Porzingis may still try to play, though he will likely need surgery after the season.
Luka Doncic is also dealing with a chest injury, possibly a rib or costochondral cartilage injury, for which he received painkilling injections. These injections carry a risk of lung collapse, but they aim to block nerve pain. Doncic is expected to continue playing unless he sustains further injury.
Kristaps Porzingis Limps Off with Non-Contact Leg Injury - Doctor Explains
Kristaps Porzingis left tonight's game with a right calf injury, which the team is calling right calf tightness. However, given the non-contact nature of the injury, there could be concern for something more serious, such as an Achilles injury. Porzingis was previously dealing with a left calf strain this season. The injury occurred as he pushed off on his right leg, which was in a position that could stress the calf and Achilles tendon. While it's hard to definitively diagnose from the video, the mechanism suggests a potential Achilles or calf strain. The medical staff would have performed tests to check for an Achilles rupture, but even if not ruptured, a significant calf strain could cause a prolonged absence. Further information is needed to determine the severity.
