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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Groin pain is a prevalent symptom with diverse origins, including musculoskeletal, hernia, and genitourinary conditions.
  • Accurate diagnosis is challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the need to differentiate causes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic physical examination approach for diagnosing the common causes of groin pain.
  • To guide appropriate diagnostic imaging and initial management strategies based on clinical findings.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic physical examination focusing on adductor, pubic, inguinal, and iliopsoas structures.
  • Utilizing diagnostic imaging such as MRI, dynamic ultrasonography, and radiography based on suspected etiology.
  • Reviewing current literature and clinical guidelines for groin pain management.

Main Results:

  • Adductor-related pain may require pelvic MRI if diagnosis is unclear or conservative treatment fails.
  • Inguinal pain necessitates dynamic ultrasonography to assess for hernias or abdominal wall weakness.
  • Physical therapy is the primary treatment for adductor, pubic, and uncomplicated inguinal groin pain.

Conclusions:

  • A structured physical exam is crucial for effective groin pain diagnosis.
  • Targeted imaging and conservative management, particularly physical therapy, form the cornerstone of treatment for most common groin pain etiologies.