Groin hernias are caused by a defect of the abdominal wall in the groin area and comprise
inguinal and femoral hernias. Inguinal hernias are more common in men. Although groin …

Mechanical hip pain typically has been associated either with dynamic factors resulting in
abnormal stress and contact between the femoral head and acetabular rim when the hip is …

MRI and ultrasound are now widely used for the assessment of tendon and ligament
abnormalities. Healthy tendons and ligaments contain high levels of collagen with a …

Background: Prior retrospective studies have reported magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
findings of common adductor–abdominal rectus enthesopathy and acetabular labral tear in …

Methods: The senior author reviewed his experience with 8490 patients and 5460
operations, looking primarily at the changes in patient characteristics over the last 2 decades …

Groin injuries are a common occurrence in elite-level athletes. These injuries can cause
significant pain and disability, leading to prolonged periods of inactivity and consternation …

Athletic osteitis pubis is a painful and chronic condition affecting the pubic symphysis and/or
parasymphyseal bone that develops after athletic activity. Athletes with osteitis pubis …

Muscle injuries of the lower limbs are currently the most common sport-related injuries, the
impact of which is particularly significant in elite athletes. MRI is the imaging modality of …

Purpose Adductor longus injuries are complex. The conflict between views in the recent
literature and various nineteenth-century anatomy books regarding symphyseal and …

Injuries of the hip and surrounding structures represent a complex and commonly
encountered scenario in athletes, with improper diagnosis serving as a cause of delayed …