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An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field
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Sportsman's hernia? An ambiguous term.
Alexandra Dimitrakopoulou1, Ernest Schilders2
11. The London Hip Arthroscopy Centre, The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood, London, NW8 9LE, UK and.
Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery
|March 31, 2016
Summary
Athletes commonly experience groin pain, with ongoing debate regarding its causes and terminology. This review clarifies inguinal disruption, covering anatomy, assessment, and treatment for athletes with groin pain.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Anatomy
- Pathophysiology
Background:
- Groin pain is a frequent complaint among athletes, lacking consistent terminology and understanding of its underlying mechanisms.
- Previous terms for athletic groin pain have been superseded by 'inguinal disruption' (pathophysiology-based) and 'inguinal-related groin pain' (clinical taxonomy).
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of inguinal disruption in athletes.
- To clarify the anatomy, pathogenesis, and clinical assessment of athletic groin pain.
- To highlight current treatment strategies for inguinal disruption.
Main Methods:
- This is a review article.
- It synthesizes current literature on inguinal disruption.
- Emphasis is placed on anatomical structures, disease mechanisms, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic interventions.
Main Results:
- Disagreement persists regarding the exact etiology and pathomechanics of groin pain in athletes.
- Consensus has emerged on terminology, with 'inguinal disruption' and 'inguinal-related groin pain' being recently proposed.
- Standardized clinical assessment and imaging techniques are crucial for diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis and terminology are essential for effective management of groin pain in athletes.
- Understanding the anatomy and pathophysiology of inguinal disruption guides treatment decisions.
- This review offers a consolidated resource for clinicians managing athletic groin injuries.
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