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Diagnosing adductor muscle avulsion at the symphysis pubis with ultrasound
David J Chen1, Franklin E Caldera, Woojin Kim
1From the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (DJC, FEC); and Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (WK).
Abstract:
A 58-yr-old woman presented after experiencing left hip and groin pain for 1 mo. She denies any history of trauma, falls or any bruising, or history of sports injury or extreme physical exertion before her symptoms. On ultrasonography, she was found to have an avulsion tear at the origin of the adductor muscles, predominantly involving the adductor longus and brevis muscles. The treatment course was conservative: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain control and physical therapy for muscle strengthening and balance improvement. Upon follow-up, she demonstrated significant improvement and resolution of her pain.
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