Tim Duncan's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Tim Duncan'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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| Foot Injuries | Left Foot | 2005-01-14 | Played through pain for part of the season. | Duncan struggled with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, causing significant discomfort. | Developed gradually over time due to repetitive stress. | Managed throughout the season | Rest, orthotics, stretching, and physical therapy. | Affected performance during the season but did not cause long-term issues. | Dealt with frustration due to chronic nature of the injury. | No previous significant foot injuries. | Continued playing with managed symptoms. | Chronic | Rest, orthotics, physical therapy | San Antonio Spurs medical team | Managed effectively, no long-term issues. | Proper footwear, stretching routines. | Limited playing time in some games. | Pain in the heel and arch of the foot. | Moderate, managed with preventive measures. | Team and family support. | San Antonio, Texas |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2000-04-10 | Missed the remainder of the regular season and the playoffs. | Duncan suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, which required surgery. | During a game against the Sacramento Kings, Duncan landed awkwardly after a rebound. | 2 months | Underwent arthroscopic surgery followed by physical therapy. | Returned to All-Star form the following season. | Expressed frustration but remained committed to recovery. | No significant previous knee injuries. | 2000-2001 NBA season opener. | Moderate | Arthroscopic surgery | San Antonio Spurs medical team | No long-term issues reported. | Strengthening exercises for knee stability. | 2000 NBA playoffs | Pain and swelling in the knee. | Low with proper rehabilitation. | Team and family support. | San Antonio, Texas |
| Sprains | Left Ankle | 2011-03-20 | Missed several games towards the end of the regular season. | Duncan suffered a Grade 1 sprain in his left ankle. | During a game against the Golden State Warriors, Duncan rolled his ankle while attempting a layup. | 2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE) followed by physical therapy. | Short-term impact, returned to play without further issues. | Mild frustration but maintained a positive outlook. | Previous mild ankle sprains but nothing significant. | Early April 2011 | Mild | RICE, physical therapy | San Antonio Spurs medical team | No long-term issues reported. | Ankle strengthening and stability exercises. | Several regular-season games | Swelling and pain in the ankle. | Moderate, managed with preventive measures. | Team and family support. | San Antonio, Texas |
Tim Duncan's Sports Injuries Videos
Tim Duncan injures his left ankle
Timmy has turned his ankle, so Parker reaches out and grabs Curry with the foul as Duncan is down holding his foot. This is exactly what you don't want to happen, especially this late in the year. We'll take a brief timeout and come back. He got hurt earlier this season at Golden State, and it looked horrible, but he was able to come back. Let's hope that's the case here.
Tim Duncan hyperextended his left elbow during the Raptors vs. Spurs game.
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan suffered a hyperextended left elbow injury against the Toronto Raptors.
Tim Duncan suffers knee and ankle injuries.
Tim Duncan suffered an injury to his left knee during a game, leading to concern among teammates and fans. The incident occurred while the Spurs were on a breakaway, and Duncan remained down on the court afterward. The severity of the injury was not immediately clear, but there was hope for a positive outcome given Duncan's history of resilience.
