Open AccessIsolated infraspinatus atrophy in elite volleyball player- Understanding the biomechanics, imaging and outcome
Author(s) -
Nafisa Shakir Batta,
Mahesh Kumar Mittal,
Vikas Batra,
Vaibhav Jain
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of musculoskeletal radiology.
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2582-3396
DOI - 10.25259/ijmsr_28_2021
Subject(s) - biomechanics , throwing , physical medicine and rehabilitation , sports biomechanics , rotator cuff , medicine , suprascapular nerve , physical therapy , anatomy , engineering , simulation , aeronautics , brachial plexus
Over 800 million people worldwide play volleyball, either recreational or competitive. Even though all throwing athletes suffer from upper extremity injuries caused by overuse, volleyball additionally involves certain prototypical throwing biomechanics, not seen in other overhead sports. Complex biomechanics and the balanced interplay between the glenohumeral and scapulothoracic muscles ensure velocity and torque displacement in spike and jump-serve maneuvers (formerly known as smash) which are exclusive to volleyball. In this case report, we have described in detail the entity of isolated infraspinatus atrophy secondary to suprascapular nerve neuropathy.