Basketball Archives - IDOR 2019

Steph Curry / Dislocated Finger

Sports that involve catching and throwing obviously come with a higher risk of finger injuries. Finger injuries are extremely common in basketball, which uses a relatively large ball and involves high speeds and a lot of bouncing. The most frequent problem is a...

Kevin Durant / Ruptured Achilles

Professional athletes in sports that involve a lot of sprinting or jumping have a particularly high risk of Achilles tendon injuries. The Achilles runs from the base of the heel, up the back of the ankle, to the calf muscle. Although it is the largest and strongest...

LeBron James / Groin Injury

Injuries to the groin (the muscles on the inside of the thigh) are very common in sports, especially those that involve stopping and starting, or repetitive leg movements. The most common groin injuries are strains, but more severe injuries can also involve damage to...