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An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field
Published on: May 26, 2020
Thigh and Groin Overuse Injuries
Mehmet Bilgin Eser1, Ahmet Peker2
1İzmir Democracy University, Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Training and Research Hospital, Department of Radiology, Izmir, Turkey, Buca.
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
|July 27, 2026
Summary
This review details hip, groin, and thigh overuse injuries in athletes. It emphasizes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings and clinical correlation for accurate diagnosis and management guidance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Overuse injuries of the hip, groin, and thigh are prevalent in athletes.
- Accurate diagnosis and management are crucial for athlete recovery and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common overuse injuries in the hip, groin, and thigh.
- To correlate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings with clinical presentations.
- To provide guidance for sports medicine practitioners and surgeons.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of anatomy, biomechanics, and imaging.
- Systematization of injuries using the Doha classification framework.
- Review of contemporary 3T and 1.5T MRI protocols, ultrasound, and radiography.
Main Results:
- Common injuries include adductor, pubic, iliopsoas, and inguinal pain syndromes, proximal hamstring tendinopathy, rectus femoris injuries, femoral stress fractures, and greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
- Detailed muscle healing progression and return-to-play implications.
- Emphasis on correlating imaging findings with clinical presentation for diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Understanding imaging findings and clinical correlation is essential for accurate diagnosis and management of hip, groin, and thigh overuse injuries.
- Advanced MRI techniques and complementary imaging modalities aid in assessment.
- This review provides a framework for sports medicine professionals.
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