Tua Tagovailoa's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: American Football
Tua Tagovailoa'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 | Right Hip | 2019-11-15 | Dislocated right hip and posterior wall fracture. | The injury was severe and required immediate surgery. It was a significant concern for his career and future in football. | Tua Tagovailoa was injured during a game against Mississippi State when he was tackled and landed awkwardly. | Several months | Tua underwent surgery to repair the dislocation and fracture. He followed a rigorous rehabilitation program including physical therapy and gradual return to physical activities. | The injury had a major impact, raising concerns about his durability and long-term prospects in the NFL. | The injury was challenging mentally, but Tua remained optimistic and focused on his recovery. | None related to the hip before this incident. | Tua returned to competitive play in 2020 after being drafted by the Miami Dolphins. | Severe | Surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. | Dr. Lyle Cain and the medical team at the University of Alabama. | Potential long-term concerns about hip stability and future injuries. | Strengthening and conditioning programs to support hip stability. | Missed the remainder of the 2019 college football season. | Severe pain, inability to move the right leg. | Moderate to high, depending on physical conditioni | Family, team medical staff, and coaches. | University of Alabama medical facilities. |
| Sprains | Left Ankle | 2018-11-30 | High ankle sprain, required surgery. | Tua underwent a tightrope procedure on his left ankle to accelerate the healing process. | Tua Tagovailoa suffered a left ankle sprain during the SEC Championship Game against Georgia. | 4-6 weeks | Rehabilitation involved physical therapy and gradual return to football activities. | The injury did not significantly impact his career but highlighted his ankle issues. | Tua remained focused on recovery and returning to play. | Previously injured the right ankle in 2018. | Returned to play in the College Football Playoff. | Moderate | Tightrope surgery followed by physical therapy. | University of Alabama medical team. | Increased risk of future ankle injuries. | Ankle strengthening exercises and use of supportive footwear. | Missed a few weeks of the 2018 season. | Pain and swelling in the left ankle. | Moderate, especially under high-stress conditions. | Team medical staff and coaches. | University of Alabama medical facilities. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2018-10-12 | High ankle sprain, which required surgery. | Tua had a tightrope procedure to accelerate the healing process of his high ankle sprain. | Tua Tagovailoa suffered a right ankle sprain during a game against Missouri. | 4-6 weeks | Post-surgery rehabilitation included physical therapy and gradual return to football activities. | The injury did not have a long-term impact on his career but raised concerns about his ankle's vulnerability. | Tua was determined to recover quickly and return to play. | Previously injured the left ankle in 2018. | Returned to play later in the 2018 season. | Moderate | Tightrope surgery followed by physical therapy. | University of Alabama medical team. | Potential for re-injury if not properly managed. | Ankle strengthening exercises and use of supportive footwear. | Missed a few weeks of the 2018 season. | Pain and swelling in the right ankle. | Moderate, especially under high-stress conditions. | Team medical staff and coaches. | University of Alabama medical facilities. |
Tua Tagovailoa's Sports Injuries Videos
Tua Tagovailoa injured after hitting head vs. Bills
Tuatunga by Loa is in trouble, throwing off his back foot with the rush in his face. Jalen Waddle makes the catch, but a penalty flag comes in as Tuatunga by Loa is roughed at the end of the release. The pass rusher came on top of him, and Tuatunga by Loa suffered some type of injury on this play. Teddy Bridgewater has entered the game. Tuatunga by Loa, getting up, is taken to the sideline immediately, going up the tunnel into the locker room.
Tua Tagovailoa's frightening injury against the Bengals (full sequence)
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