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Infraspinatus atrophy is associated with suprascapular neuropathy and presents as a specific lesion in volleyball athletes and may be related to compression or traction of the suprascapular nerve and excessive use of the shoulder joint complex, especially on the dominant side. The diagnosis of suprascapular neuropathy is not only based on history and clinical examination. Imaging and electrophysiological examinations are importante to identify nerve compression, visualize the degree of atrophy and evaluate muscle function, activity and fatigue, in addition to nerve stimulation velocity.
Systematically review the literature on evaluations related infraspinatus atrophy in volleyball athletes.
Research carried out in the PubMed and Science Direct database in the period of November 2018 related to infraspinatus atrophy in volleyball athletes.
Of the 3,818 articles identified, 16 articles were selected according to the eligibility criteria. The results consisted of the analysis of the evaluation of muscle strength, joint amplitude, joint kinematics, joint position sense. Electrophysiological and imaging exams in volleyball athletes with infraspinatus atrophy.
The best assessment method for volleyball athletes with AL is suggested by the analysis of joint kinematics together with electrophysiological and inaging exams.
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Infraspinatus atrophy Assessment Volleyball Suprascapular nerve