Rajon Rondo's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Rajon Rondo'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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| Fractures | Left Hand | 2018-11-13 | Missed several weeks. | Rajon Rondo fractured his left hand during a game, which required surgery to repair. | Fractured during a game. | 4-6 weeks | Underwent surgery followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Missed multiple games but returned to contribute significantly. | Maintained a positive outlook despite frustration. | None specific to the left hand. | Returned after 6 weeks. | Moderate | Surgery and physical therapy. | Team doctors and orthopedic specialists. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Protective gear used during games. | Missed approximately 17 games. | Immediate pain and inability to use the hand. | Low, with proper precautions. | Support from team, family, and friends. | Team facilities and specialized rehab centers. |
| Fractures | Right Thumb | 2020-08-15 | Missed several games. | Rajon Rondo fractured his right thumb during a game in the NBA Bubble. This injury required surgery, and he was sidelined for several weeks. | Fractured during a game. | 6-8 weeks | Underwent surgery and subsequent physical therapy to regain full motion and strength. | Missed critical playoff games, but returned for the later rounds. | Had to maintain mental fortitude during recovery. | None specific to the right thumb. | Returned for the NBA Finals. | Moderate | Surgery and physical therapy. | Team doctors and an orthopedic specialist. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Wore protective gear upon return. | Missed the first round of the playoffs. | Immediate pain and swelling. | Low, with proper precautions. | Support from team, family, and friends. | NBA Bubble medical facilities. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2013-01-24 | Missed the remainder of the season. | Rajon Rondo tore his ACL in his right knee during a game. This was a significant injury that required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Injury occurred during a game. | 8-12 months | Underwent ACL reconstruction surgery followed by extensive physical therapy and rehabilitation. | Major impact; missed the rest of the season and part of the next. | Challenging period; required mental resilience. | No prior significant knee injuries. | Returned in the following season. | Severe | ACL reconstruction surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Orthopedic surgeon and team medical staff. | Potential for long-term knee issues. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises. | Missed the remainder of the 2012-2013 season and part of the 2013-2014 season. | Pain, swelling, and instability. | Moderate to high, due to the nature of the injury. | Strong support from team, family, and medical staff. | Team facilities and specialized rehab centers. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2014-02-20 | Missed a few games. | Rondo sprained his right ankle during a regular season game. He was taken out of the game and did not return. | Twisted ankle during a game. | 1-2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) followed by physical therapy. | Minor impact; returned quickly. | Frustration due to timing but remained positive. | Previous minor ankle sprains. | Returned after 2 weeks. | Mild | RICE and physical therapy. | Team trainers and physical therapists. | No significant long-term impact. | Strengthening and stability exercises. | Missed 3 games. | Pain and swelling. | Moderate, due to history of ankle issues. | Support from team medical staff. | Team facilities. |
Rajon Rondo's Sports Injuries Videos
Rajon Rondo's Scary Back Injury vs. New York Knicks 4/17/2012 - [HD]
Chandler, Rondo, and the hustling Brandon Bass are mentioned. Rondo is down at the other end, face down in pain, leading to a turnover for the Knicks. There's an injury timeout with 7:49 left in the third quarter. The commentators recall another former Celtic, Larry Bird, who often received treatment for his back during timeouts.
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Video of Rajon Rondo's Torn ACL vs. Atlanta Hawks - Season-Ending Injury
He played 13 more minutes after this injury. Just wow. 99% of the...
