Fabian Cancellara's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Cycling
Fabian Cancellara'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 | 2015-03-26 | Had to withdraw from the race and underwent surgery. | Cancellara crashed in a high-speed descent, resulting in a triple fracture of his left collarbone. | Cancellara crashed during the E3 Harelbeke race. | 6 weeks | Surgery was performed to insert a plate and screws to stabilize the bone, followed by rehabilitation exercises. | Missed the rest of the spring classics season. | Experienced significant stress and concern about future crashes. | Previous fracture of the right collarbone in 2012. | Returned to competition in mid-May. | Severe | Surgery and rehabilitation. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | No permanent damage but increased caution in races. | Focused on improving safety during races. | Missed the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix. | Immediate intense pain and inability to move the arm. | Moderate due to previous similar injury. | Supported by medical team, family, and teammates. | Switzerland |
| Fractures | Lower Back | 2016-01-29 | Sustained two small fractures in the lower back. | Cancellara was preparing for the upcoming season when he crashed, leading to fractures in his lumbar vertebrae. | Cancellara crashed during a training ride. | 8 weeks | Required rest and a gradual return to physical activity, including specific back-strengthening exercises. | Delayed start to the racing season. | Experienced demotivation and concern over physical ability. | None in the same area. | Returned to competition after 8 weeks of recovery. | Moderate | Rest and physical therapy. | Orthopedic specialist and physical therapist. | No long-term impact but increased focus on core strength. | Increased core strengthening and stability exercises. | Missed early season races. | Severe back pain and limited mobility. | Low with proper core stability. | Supported by medical team and family. | Switzerland |
| Fractures | Right Collarbone | 2012-03-31 | He had to withdraw from the race and required surgery. | Cancellara was leading the race when he hit a water bottle and crashed, breaking his right collarbone in four places. | Cancellara crashed during the Tour of Flanders. | 6 weeks | Underwent surgery to repair the collarbone, followed by physical therapy. | Missed several important races in the season. | Experienced frustration and anxiety about returning to competition. | None in the same area. | Returned to competition after 6 weeks of recovery. | Severe | Surgery and physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | No long-term impact reported. | Improved bike handling skills and awareness. | Missed the Paris-Roubaix and other spring classics. | Severe pain and inability to move the arm. | Low with proper recovery. | Supported by team staff and family. | Switzerland |
Fabian Cancellara's Sports Injuries Videos
Crash of Fabian Cancellara during the 2013 Paris-Roubaix reconnaissance
On April 4, 2013, Fabian Cancellara crashed for the second day in a row during the build-up to Paris-Roubaix, but a spokesman for his...
Fabian Cancellara has a doped bike? A bike with an engine?
Do you think this is a doped bike? There's a video of the World Championship time trial in 2009 in Mendrisio. There are many videos on the web.
Spartacus: Fabian Cancellara Crash at E3 Harelbeke 2015
Did you see that? Cancellara hit the ground.
Bike with engine (motorized bike) and Cancellara (Roubaix - Flanders)
And we'll analyze the recent great performances of Fabian Cancellara in the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix, with images that...
Fabian Cancellara's attack at Paris-Roubaix 2010
Olympic cycling: Cancellara suffers injury scare after road race crash
Fabian Cancellara faces uncertainty about his fitness to defend his time trial title after crashing in the Olympic Road Race. The Swiss cyclist crashed into safety barriers while leading a breakaway, finishing the race in 106th place with cuts and grazes. Cancellara mentioned a 50/50 chance of participating in the time trial, expressing relief that nothing was broken but acknowledging the pain. He is scheduled to defend his title on Wednesday.
