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Ho-Rim Choi1, Osama Elattar1, Vickie D Dills1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts, Hahnemann Campus, 281 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|August 21, 2016
Summary
Sports hernia, a common athletic injury causing groin pain, involves abdominal wall weakness. Surgical options offer successful outcomes and high return-to-sport rates for affected athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Sports hernia, characterized by groin and lower abdominal pain, stems from rectus abdominis insertion or posterior inguinal wall weakness.
- This condition commonly affects athletes in sports like soccer, ice hockey, and martial arts due to demands of cutting, pivoting, and kicking.
- It results from acute or repetitive injuries to the abdominal structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the understanding of sports hernia, its causes, and common athletic populations affected.
- To review the reported surgical interventions and their efficacy in athletes.
- To assess the rates of return to sport following surgical treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies reporting on sports hernia diagnosis and management.
- Analysis of surgical techniques and outcomes described in existing research.
- Evaluation of reported success rates and return-to-sport data.
Main Results:
- Sports hernia is a recognized cause of groin pain in athletes, linked to specific sports and movements.
- Various surgical approaches have been documented for treating this condition.
- A majority of athletes experience successful outcomes and high rates of return to their sport post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Sports hernia is a treatable condition in athletes with significant potential for successful surgical outcomes.
- Surgical interventions are effective in managing sports hernia and facilitating a return to athletic activity.
- Further research may refine surgical techniques and optimize rehabilitation protocols for athletes.
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