BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Prosthetic joint infections can be caused by bacteria derived from the patient's skin. The aim of the study was: (1) to determine which bacteria colonize the nose and groin in patients planned for primary hip or knee arthroplasty, (2) to determine the antimicrobial resistance patterns, and (3) to monitor changes in bacterial colonization and resistance patterns connected ...

CONTEXT Evaluation of groin pain in athletes may be challenging as pain is typically poorly localized and the pubic symphyseal region comprises closely approximated tendons and muscles. As such, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US) may help determine the etiology of groin pain. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A PubMed search was performed using the following search terms: ultrasound, mag...

Somatovisceral reflex suggested that the somatic stimulation could affect visceral function like acupuncture which treats diseases by stimulating acupoints. The neuronal connection between somatic point and visceral organ was not clear. Uterine pain referred to the groin region has long been recognized clinically. Wesselmann, using neurogenic plasma extravasation method, showed that uterine pai...

Background: Previous reports have described patients with groin pain induced by lumbar radiculopathy below the L3 spinal level, but this type of groin pain has not been studied in detail. This retrospective clinical study investigated the possibility of groin pain caused by lumbar radiculopathy below the L3 spinal level. Methods: We reviewed the clinical records of 210 consecutive patients who ...

According to classic definition, hernia is a “displacement of parietal peritoneum and abdominal organs though a defect in the abdominal wall (natural or resulting from congenital defects) or a defect resulting from a disease condition or injury of abdominal wall (postoperative scars)” (1) This definition assumes existence of hernial orifice, hernial sac and its contents. Has this definition sto...

Groin problems in sports can be multifactorial and often a team approach between orthopaedic, general surgeons is required for both diagnosis and treatment. Both clinical disciplines can be the first point of contact for athletes looking for medical advice. Good communication between the members of a medical team looking after an athlete is essential and is not helped by the use of confusing te...

BACKGROUND Groin injury is a common injury in football and a complicated area when it comes to diagnosis and therapy. There is a lack of comprehensive epidemiological data on groin injuries in professional football. OBJECTIVE To investigate the incidence, pattern and severity of hip and groin injuries in professional footballers over seven consecutive seasons. STUDY DESIGN Prospective cohor...

Data on the interaction between methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization and clinical infection are limited. During 2007-2008, we enrolled HIV-infected adults in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, in a prospective cohort study. Nares and groin swab specimens were cultured for S. aureus at enrollment and after 6 and 12 months. MRSA colonization was detected in 13%-15% of HIV-infected ...

The groin flap is a reliable and well-established reconstructive option for pedicled or free-tissue transfer. Concern regarding its variable vascular origin and caliber has limited its use. To overcome this, a simplified guideline based on the transverse diameter of the patient's index and long fingers at the distal interphalangeal level has been developed. Thus "rule of two finger widths" posi...

BACKGROUND Hip and groin injuries are common in many sports. Understanding the factors differentiating athletes with hip/groin pain from those without these injuries could facilitate management and prevention. OBJECTIVE Conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature on factors differentiating athletes with and without hip/groin pain. METHODS The review was registered as PRO...