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Daniele Mazza¹, Raffaele Iorio¹, Piergiorgio Drogo¹

¹Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza" , Rome, Italy.

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|May 7, 2020

Summary

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Elite volleyball players show a lower prevalence of suprascapular neuropathy. The popular jump topspin serve may be safer, potentially reducing injury risk in athletes.

Keywords:

Volleyball float serve injuries jump serve overhead sports suprascapular suprascapular neuropathy

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Orthopedics

Background:

Suprascapular neuropathy is a known risk in overhead sports like volleyball.
Previous studies indicated a higher prevalence in volleyball players compared to other sports.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the current prevalence of suprascapular neuropathy in elite volleyball players.
To investigate the relationship between serving technique and neuropathy incidence.

Main Methods:

82 professional volleyball players were assessed for symptoms, muscle strength, and trophicity.
Physical examinations and shoulder MRIs were conducted for players with positive clinical findings.
Serving techniques and player demographics were recorded.

Main Results:

The jump topspin serve is the most common technique in both male and female players.
Infraspinatus muscle hypotrophy and external rotation weakness were observed in 9% of males and 12% of females.
MRI confirmed infraspinatus muscle atrophy in all affected subjects, though players reported no pain or performance reduction.

Conclusions:

The prevalence of suprascapular neuropathy in elite volleyball players is lower than previously reported.
The shift towards the jump topspin serve may contribute to this reduced prevalence.
The jump topspin serve appears to be a safer technique, potentially mitigating suprascapular neuropathy and related injuries.