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Groin pain in athletes.

Kim Edward LeBlanc1, Karl A LeBlanc

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans 70112, USA. klebla@lsuhsc.edu

Hernia : the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery
|June 24, 2003
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Diagnosing chronic groin pain in athletes is challenging, often stemming from overuse of thigh and lower abdominal muscles in sports like soccer. This review details common causes and evaluation methods for athletic groin injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Athletic Training

Background:

  • Groin pain in athletes presents diagnostic challenges, especially when chronic.
  • Injuries often involve overuse of proximal thigh and lower abdominal muscles in sports like soccer, skiing, and hockey.
  • Common causes include soft-tissue injuries (strains, tendinitis, contusions), with more complex conditions like osteitis pubis, nerve entrapment, and sports hernias also considered.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the common causes of groin pain in athletes.
  • To outline the diagnostic process for athletic groin injuries.
  • To discuss potential treatment strategies based on accurate diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of literature on athletic groin injuries.

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  • Emphasis on detailed patient history, including sport-specific mechanisms of injury.
  • Meticulous physical examination of the groin, abdomen, hips, spine, and lower extremities.
  • Discussion of the utility and limitations of diagnostic imaging.
  • Consideration of advanced diagnostic procedures like laparoscopy.

    • Main Results:

    • Athletic groin pain has a broad differential diagnosis, ranging from common soft-tissue injuries to less frequent but significant conditions.
    • Accurate diagnosis relies heavily on a thorough history and physical examination tailored to the athlete and their sport.
    • Diagnostic imaging may not always provide definitive answers, necessitating a clinical approach.
    • In some cases, invasive diagnostic procedures may be required for definitive diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of athletic groin pain requires a systematic approach to diagnosis.
    • Understanding the biomechanics of specific sports is crucial for identifying injury mechanisms.
    • A combination of clinical evaluation and, when necessary, advanced diagnostics leads to appropriate treatment plans for athletes experiencing groin pain.