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Hip and Groin Injuries in Baseball Players
Ryan A Mlynarek1,2, Struan H Coleman3
1Sports Medicine and Hip Preservation, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA. mlynarek@gmail.com.
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
|January 14, 2018
Summary
Hip and groin injuries are common in baseball players, affecting 5.5% of annual injuries. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for athletes to return to elite play.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Hip and groin injuries represent 5.5% of annual baseball injuries.
- These injuries can lead to significant time on the disabled list and impact elite performance.
- Understanding the kinetic chain, from lower extremities to core, is vital for power generation in baseball athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical significance of common hip and groin injuries in baseball players.
- To outline an algorithmic approach for diagnosing and treating these injuries.
- To highlight the importance of accurate diagnosis for return to elite play.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on hip and groin injuries in baseball.
- Analysis of biomechanical factors contributing to injury.
- Discussion of diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Decreased proximal kinetic chain mobility and strength can limit throwing velocity and bat swing speed.
- Common injuries include femoroacetabular impingement, core muscle injury, and osteitis pubis.
- Accurate diagnosis and treatment are paramount for preventing long-term disability.
Conclusions:
- Hip and groin injuries are prevalent and impactful in baseball.
- A systematic approach to diagnosis and treatment is essential for player recovery.
- Addressing kinetic chain deficits is key to optimizing performance and preventing re-injury.
Keywords:
Athletic pubalgiaCore muscle injuryFAIFemoroacetabular impingementHip arthroscopyOsteitis pubisMore Related Videos
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