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A complete approach to groin pain.

V J Lacroix1

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, H2W 1S4, CAN. vincentl@sportsmed.lan.mcgill.ca.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|January 21, 2010
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Summary

Diagnosing groin pain requires a detailed history and physical exam due to its many causes. Identifying the specific source is key, as conservative treatments are often effective for groin pain.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Examination

Background:

  • Groin pain presents a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse origins, encompassing both sports-related and non-sports-related conditions.
  • A thorough patient history and targeted physical examination are crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of focused history-taking and physical exam maneuvers in evaluating patients with groin pain.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of potential causes of groin pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common and less common causes of groin pain.
  • Emphasis on differential diagnosis through specific questioning and examination techniques.

Main Results:

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  • Numerous potential etiologies for groin pain exist, including stress fractures, avascular necrosis (Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease), slipped capital femoral epiphysis, labral tears, bursitis, and muscle strains.
  • Other considerations include osteitis pubis, hernias (inguinal and sports hernia), and nerve entrapment (ilioinguinal neuralgia).

    • Conclusions:

    • A systematic approach to history and physical examination is essential for diagnosing the underlying cause of groin pain.
    • Conservative management strategies are frequently successful once an accurate diagnosis is established.