: Ankle sprain (AS) is the most common sports injury that can be complicated by chronic joint instability. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between foot types and the ankle sprain events suffered during the sport career in female volleyball players. In this retrospective study, we randomly selected 98 female volleyball players competing in several divisions. Data were obtained from self-administered questionnaires in which the athlete noted data about volleyball practice, whether they had had ankle sprains and the number of these events. Plantar footprint was photographed by a plantoscope classifying each foot as normal, flat or cavus (196 feet). Of the 196 feet, 145 (74.0%) were normal, 8 (4.1%) were flat 43 and (21.9%) were cavus. Thirthy-five athletes reported at least one AS during volleyball practice. In total 65 sprain injuries were reported (35 to the right side and 30 to the left side). In 22 ankles (14 right, 8 left) sprain reinjure (AS >1) have been reported. A higher AS reinjury rate is correlated to the cavus footprint pattern (p = 0,005). Cavus foot associates to a higher risk of reinjury for ankle sprains in female volleyball players. Knowing the athletes which are more likely to sustain a reinjure may be helpful for the orthopedic surgeon to plan preventive strategies.

Monteleone, G., Tramontana, A., Sorge, R., Tiloca, A., Roselli, M. (2023). Ankle sprain and podoscopic footprint pattern in female volleyball players. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA BELGICA, 89(1), 141-145 [10.52628/89.1.10704].

Ankle sprain and podoscopic footprint pattern in female volleyball players

Monteleone, G
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Sorge, R;Tiloca, A;
2023-03-01

Abstract

: Ankle sprain (AS) is the most common sports injury that can be complicated by chronic joint instability. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between foot types and the ankle sprain events suffered during the sport career in female volleyball players. In this retrospective study, we randomly selected 98 female volleyball players competing in several divisions. Data were obtained from self-administered questionnaires in which the athlete noted data about volleyball practice, whether they had had ankle sprains and the number of these events. Plantar footprint was photographed by a plantoscope classifying each foot as normal, flat or cavus (196 feet). Of the 196 feet, 145 (74.0%) were normal, 8 (4.1%) were flat 43 and (21.9%) were cavus. Thirthy-five athletes reported at least one AS during volleyball practice. In total 65 sprain injuries were reported (35 to the right side and 30 to the left side). In 22 ankles (14 right, 8 left) sprain reinjure (AS >1) have been reported. A higher AS reinjury rate is correlated to the cavus footprint pattern (p = 0,005). Cavus foot associates to a higher risk of reinjury for ankle sprains in female volleyball players. Knowing the athletes which are more likely to sustain a reinjure may be helpful for the orthopedic surgeon to plan preventive strategies.
mar-2023
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/33 - MALATTIE APPARATO LOCOMOTORE
English
Monteleone, G., Tramontana, A., Sorge, R., Tiloca, A., Roselli, M. (2023). Ankle sprain and podoscopic footprint pattern in female volleyball players. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA BELGICA, 89(1), 141-145 [10.52628/89.1.10704].
Monteleone, G; Tramontana, A; Sorge, R; Tiloca, A; Roselli, M
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