Understanding Athletic Pubalgia: A Review.

نویسندگان

  • Brian Cohen
  • Dominic Kleinhenz
  • Jonathan Schiller
  • Ramin Tabaddor
چکیده

Athletic Pubalgia, more commonly known as sports hernia, is defined as chronic lower abdominal and groin pain without the presence of a true hernia. It is increasingly recognized in athletes as a source of groin pain and is often associated with other pathology. A comprehensive approach to the physical exam and a strong understanding of hip and pelvic anatomy are critical in making the appropriate diagnosis. Various management options are available. We review the basic anatomy, patholophysiology, diagnostic approach and treatment of athletic pubalgia as well as discuss associated conditions such as femoroacetabular impingement. [Full article available at http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2016-10.asp].

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Rhode Island medical journal

دوره 99 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2016