Understanding ACL injuries in volleyball: a systematic review of epidemiology and risk factors.

ABSTRACT: This systematic review aimed to comprehensively assess the epidemiological profile of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among volleyball athletes, focusing on incidence, prevalence, injury mechanisms, and athlete characteristics such as sex, age, and court position. Following PRISMA-S guidelines, a thorough search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, and SCOPUS, covering publications until December 26, 2024. Eligible studies included peer-reviewed cohort research reporting the incidence or prevalence of ACL injuries specifically in volleyball players. The methodological quality of these studies was critically evaluated using the adapted STROBE checklist. From an initial pool of 1,491 titles, 15 studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing data from 3,313,248 athletes aged 1

SUBMITTER: Sassi LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719452 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature