Knee injuries in volleyball - a review of the articles

ZWOLSKI, Maciej, PUCHALSKI, Krzysztof, SZUMLAS, Zuzanna, KLOCEK, Konrad, KOSTECKI, Bartosz, JUREK, Aleksander, MROZEK, Łukasz & HAJDUK, Aleksandra. Knee injuries in volleyball - a review of the articles. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2023;38(1):81-95. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.38.01.006

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The journal has had 40 points in Ministry of Education and Science of Poland parametric evaluation. Annex to the announcement of the Minister of Education and Science of December 21, 2021. No. 32343.

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Received: 03.05.2023. Revised: 05.06.2023. Accepted: 05.06.2023. Published: 07.06.2023.

Knee injuries in volleyball - a review of the articles

Maciej Zwolski ¹, Krzysztof Puchalski ², Zuzanna Szumlas ³, Konrad Klocek ⁴, Bartosz Kostecki ⁵, Aleksander Jurek ⁶, Łukasz Mrozek ⁷, Aleksandra Hajduk ⁸

¹ Szpital św. Elżbieta w Katowicach  ul. Warszawska 52, 40-008 Katowice

² Samodzielny Publiczny Zespół Zakładów Opieki Zdrowotnej im. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego w Płońsku, 09-100 Płońsk, ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 7

³ LUX MED Sp. z o.o., ul. Postępu 21C, 02-676 Warszawa

⁴ Górnośląskie Centrum Medyczne im. prof. Leszka Gieca Śląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Katowicach, Ziołowa 45-47, 40-635 Katowice

⁵ SP ZOZ Szpital Wielospecjalistyczny w Jaworznie, Józefa Chełmońskiego 28, 43-600 Jaworzno

⁶ UCK WUM Szpital Kliniczny Dzieciątka Jezus, ul. Lindleya 4, 02-005 Warszawa

⁷ Samodzielny Publiczny Specjalistyczny Szpital Zachodni im. Św. Jana Pawła II, ul. Daleka 11, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki, Poland

⁸ Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny, Żwirki i Wigury 61, 02-091 Warszawa

Abstract:

Introduction and purpose: The aim of this study is to review and analyze scientific research on the topic of volleyball injuries. We attempt to identify the types of injuries that are characterized by increased frequency, diagnostic possibilities, and treatment methods. We believe that this work can support individuals involved in sports and sports medicine personnel in accessing information more quickly and facilitate the direction of further research into preventing injuries among volleyball players.

State of Knowledge: Knee injuries are divided into overload and acute injuries. Overload syndromes include degenerative changes to the patellar ligament. Medical history and physical exam suffice for accurate diagnosis. Treatment for jumper’s knee is based mostly on conservative treatment. Meniscus injuries are equally common such as ACL rupture. Not all meniscus injuries require surgery, and the key factor in making a decision is the pattern of tearing and the presence of appropriate vascularization.

Conclusions:  Based on analyzed studies we assumed that every third serious injury among volleyball players is the knee injury. There is no single preferred method of treatment. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent the progression of the disease. Stretching and eccentric strengthening exercises are recommended in the early stages. Efficiency of platelet-rich plasma injections remains uncertain. Further research is needed to determine the most effective treatment. In acute knee injuries, ACL damage often coexists. Treatment for such injuries typically involves surgical intervention. Arthroscopy is the preferred method. Meniscus repair has a high success rate and enables a rapid return to physical fitness.

Key words: jumper’s knee, acute knee injury, volleyball, patellar ligament, meniscus