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Sports Hernias: A Comprehensive Review for Clinicians.

Michael Kopscik¹, Joseph L Crisman², Laurie Lomasney³

¹Family & Community Medicine, AnMed Health Medical Center, Anderson, USA.

|September 11, 2023

Summary

Sports hernias, a common cause of athletic groin pain, present diagnostic and treatment challenges. This review synthesizes current knowledge to improve clinical outcomes and patient care for athletes.

Keywords:

athletic pubalgia footballer’s groin gilmore groin groin pain hockey groin syndrome inguinal disruption inguinal-related groin pain orthopedic sports medicine sports injuries sportsman’s hernia

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Area of Science:

Sports medicine
Orthopedics
General surgery

Background:

Sports hernias are a frequent source of chronic groin pain in athletes.
Diagnosis and treatment of sports hernias pose significant challenges for healthcare providers.
A multidisciplinary approach is often required for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

To synthesize current knowledge on sports hernias, covering pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management.
To provide clinicians with an updated understanding of sports hernias.
To inform future research and improve clinical outcomes for athletes with groin pain.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current research on sports hernias.
Synthesis of information on the pathogenesis of sports hernias.
Analysis of diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for sports hernias.

Main Results:

Sports hernias remain a complex clinical challenge despite ongoing research.
A comprehensive understanding of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management is crucial.
Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for optimal patient care.

Conclusions:

Further research is needed to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficacy for sports hernias.
Clinicians require updated knowledge to effectively manage athletes with chronic groin pain.
Optimizing patient care necessitates a thorough, evidence-based approach to sports hernias.