Zion Williamson's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Zion Williamson'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 Foot | 2021-07-05 | Missed the start of the 2021-2022 NBA season. | The injury required surgery to repair the fracture, significantly impacting his preparation for the new season. | Fractured his right foot during offseason training. | Several months | Surgery followed by an extensive rehabilitation program including physical therapy. | Raised significant concerns about his long-term durability and fitness. | Significant stress and frustration due to another major injury. | Previous knee and hamstring injuries. | Delayed return, missing a significant portion of the season. | Severe | Surgery followed by physical therapy. | New Orleans Pelicans medical team and external specialists. | Potential for future foot issues, requiring careful management. | Custom orthotics and tailored training programs. | Several months of the NBA season. | Pain and inability to bear weight on the foot. | High, due to the severity of the fracture. | Family, team staff, and medical professionals. | New Orleans Pelicans facilities. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2019-02-19 | Missed several games during his freshman season at Duke University. | The incident with the shoe splitting apart gained significant media attention, and it raised questions about the quality of athletic footwear. | Zion Williamson's right shoe split apart during a game, causing him to slip and injure his right knee. | Approximately 3 weeks | Physical therapy focusing on strengthening the knee and surrounding muscles. | Delayed the start of his professional career as some teams were concerned about his durability. | Concerns about injury recurrence impacted his confidence initially. | None reported before this incident. | Returned to play in the ACC Tournament. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | Duke University medical team and external specialists. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Strengthening exercises and better footwear. | Several college games | Immediate pain and inability to continue playing. | Moderate, due to the nature of the injury. | Family, coaches, and medical staff. | Duke University facilities. |
| Knee Injuries | Right Knee | 2019-10-20 | Missed the first part of his rookie NBA season. | The injury led to arthroscopic surgery to repair the meniscus, causing him to miss significant playing time. | Suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during preseason activities. | 6-8 weeks | Post-surgery rehabilitation including physical therapy and gradual return to basketball activities. | Delayed his debut in the NBA, raising concerns about his durability at the professional level. | Increased anxiety about potential future injuries. | Previous knee injury at Duke University. | Returned to play in January 2020. | Severe | Arthroscopic surgery followed by physical therapy. | New Orleans Pelicans medical team and external specialists. | Potential for future knee issues, but managed with proper care. | Ongoing knee strengthening exercises and careful monitoring. | First 44 games of the NBA season. | Pain and swelling in the knee. | High, due to the nature of the meniscus tear. | Family, team staff, and medical professionals. | New Orleans Pelicans facilities. |
| Strains | Right Hamstring | 2021-05-03 | Missed the remainder of the season. | The injury occurred late in the season, and the team decided to prioritize his long-term health. | Strained his right hamstring during a game. | 6 weeks | Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity. | Missed crucial games, affecting team performance. | Frustration due to missing important games. | Previous knee injuries. | Returned for the start of the next season. | Moderate | Rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), and physical therapy. | New Orleans Pelicans medical team. | No significant long-term impact reported. | Regular stretching and strengthening exercises. | Final games of the season. | Sharp pain in the hamstring. | Moderate, with proper care. | Team staff and medical professionals. | New Orleans Pelicans facilities. |
Zion Williamson's Sports Injuries Videos
Duke's Zion Williamson Injured Early in North Carolina Game
Just thirty-three seconds into Duke's February 20 battle with rival North Carolina, Zion Williamson suffered an unfortunate injury. He appeared to hyper-extend his leg and slipped, possibly due to perspiration on the floor. The arena quickly grew silent. Despite the fall, Williamson managed to walk off under his own power.
Zion Williamson was frustrated after getting injured late in the game against the Lakers.
NBA #NBHighlights #NBAHighlightsToday Zion Williamson, so frustrated after injury, scoring his 40th point late in the game vs Los Angeles...
