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Understanding Athletic Pubalgia: A Review.

Brian Cohen¹, Dominic Kleinhenz¹, Jonathan Schiller¹

¹Department of Orthopedics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Rhode Island Medical Journal (2013)

|October 6, 2016

Summary

Athletic pubalgia, or sports hernia, causes chronic groin pain in athletes without a true hernia. Diagnosis requires understanding hip anatomy and a thorough physical exam for effective management.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Anatomy

Background:

Athletic pubalgia, commonly termed sports hernia, presents as chronic lower abdominal and groin pain.
It is a frequent cause of pain in athletes, often co-occurring with other conditions.
A true hernia is absent in cases of athletic pubalgia.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of athletic pubalgia.
To discuss associated conditions like femoroacetabular impingement.
To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on athletic pubalgia.
Discussion of diagnostic strategies including physical examination and anatomical understanding.

Keywords:

athletic pubalgia groin pain impingement sports hernia

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Analysis of treatment options and associated pathologies.

Main Results:

Athletic pubalgia is characterized by chronic groin pain without a hernia.
Accurate diagnosis hinges on a detailed physical exam and knowledge of hip/pelvic anatomy.
Associated conditions, such as femoroacetabular impingement, frequently accompany athletic pubalgia.

Conclusions:

A thorough understanding of anatomy and a comprehensive physical exam are crucial for diagnosing athletic pubalgia.
Various management strategies exist for athletic pubalgia.
Recognizing and addressing associated conditions is vital for optimal patient outcomes.