Rigoberto Urán's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Rigoberto Urán'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 | Left Collarbone | 2017-03-24 | Fracture of the collarbone. | During the Milan-San Remo race, Urán was involved in a crash that caused a fracture to his left collarbone, necessitating surgery and a period of recovery. | Crash during the Milan-San Remo race. | 6-8 weeks | Surgical repair of the collarbone followed by a structured rehabilitation program. | Missed several early-season races. | Determination to return stronger and more resilient. | Previous collarbone fracture in 2019. | Mid-2017 season | Moderate | Surgical intervention and physical therapy | Team Cannondale-Drapac's medical team | No significant long-term impact reported. | Enhanced focus on crash avoidance and recovery protocols. | Several early-season races in 2017. | Pain and inability to move the shoulder. | Moderate due to previous injury in the same area. | Support from team, family, and medical staff. | Team facilities and specialized clinics. |
| Fractures | Left Collarbone | 2019-09-13 | Fracture of the left clavicle and additional injuries. | During Stage 6 of the Vuelta a España, Urán was involved in a significant crash that not only fractured his left collarbone but also caused multiple other injuries, including damage to his shoulder blade and ribs. | Rigoberto Urán suffered a crash during the Vuelta a España. | Several months | Surgery was required to repair the collarbone, followed by an extensive rehabilitation program involving physical therapy and gradual return to training. | Forced to end his 2019 season prematurely and miss several key races. | The injury was a significant setback but Urán remained positive and focused on recovery. | None directly related to the collarbone. | 2020 season | Severe | Surgical intervention and physical therapy | Team EF Education First's medical team and specialized surgeons | No long-term impact reported, but required careful management during recovery. | Enhanced focus on crash avoidance and safety measures. | Rest of the 2019 Vuelta a España and other late-season races. | Immediate pain and inability to move the left arm. | Low with proper recovery and management. | Support from team, family, and medical staff. | Team facilities and specialized clinics. |
| Fractures | Left Elbow | 2018-07-13 | Fracture of the left elbow. | Urán crashed heavily on the cobblestones during Stage 9 of the Tour de France, resulting in a fractured elbow which severely impacted his performance and forced him to withdraw from the race. | Crash during Stage 9 of the Tour de France. | Several weeks | Immobilization of the elbow followed by physical therapy to regain strength and mobility. | Missed the remainder of the 2018 Tour de France. | Frustration due to the impact on his Tour de France ambitions. | No significant previous injuries to the elbow. | Late 2018 season | Moderate | Immobilization and physical therapy | Team EF Education First's medical team | No significant long-term impact reported. | Increased focus on riding technique and safety equipment. | Rest of the 2018 Tour de France. | Immediate pain and swelling in the elbow. | Low with proper recovery. | Support from team, family, and medical staff. | Team facilities and local clinics. |
Rigoberto Urán's Sports Injuries Videos
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