[Paralysis of the suprascapular nerve and tennis. Apropos of 3 groups of professional players].

Abstract

A recent surge of interest for tennis has given rise to an increased incidence of injuries to the N. suprascapularis. The early symptoms of this pathology are often missed, leading subsequently to a chronic condition, including an irreversible trauma to the nerve. Nevertheless, through the study of three groups of professional tournament players, we were able to show that the neurological injury is reversible if the diagnosis is established early on and if the hurting movement is avoided until full recovery. A backhand stroke done with both arms seems to have a protective effect against this pathology.