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Sportsman's hernia.
1Sports Medicine Associates, PLC, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|March 23, 2007
Summary
Sportsman's hernia (SH) causes chronic groin pain in athletes, often diagnosed through exclusion. Surgical intervention typically resolves pain and allows athletes to return to full activity.
Area of Science:
- Sports medicine
- Orthopedics
- Athletic injuries
Background:
- Sportsman's hernia (SH) is a debated cause of persistent groin pain in athletes.
- It predominantly affects male athletes in sports like soccer and ice hockey, but can occur in various sports and ages.
- SH is primarily a diagnosis of exclusion, with subtle physical findings and non-definitive diagnostic tests.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of sportsman's hernia.
- To highlight the challenges in diagnosing SH and the effectiveness of surgical intervention.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on sportsman's hernia.
- Analysis of diagnostic criteria and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Chronic groin pain unresponsive to conservative treatment raises suspicion for SH.
- Conservative management often fails to resolve symptoms.
- Surgical treatment leads to a pain-free return to full activities in most cases.
Conclusions:
- Sportsman's hernia is a significant cause of chronic groin pain in athletes.
- Diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and exclusion of other causes.
- Surgery is an effective treatment for sportsman's hernia, restoring athletes to their previous activity levels.
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