Publications by authors named "Frank E Mullens"
Article Synopsis
- Athletic pubalgia is a complex condition that has led to early career endings for many athletes and increased inactivity among fitness-focused individuals due to its diagnostic challenges.
- Recent advancements in MRI technology have significantly improved the identification of various underlying injuries associated with athletic pubalgia, making diagnosis more accurate.
- This text aims to offer a detailed review of MRI findings related to athletic pubalgia and provide a structured imaging protocol for healthcare professionals to better address groin pain in young, healthy patients.
Many athletes struggle with groin pain for years without ever receiving a clear diagnosis or being offered an effective treatment plan. Confusion among treatment providers can also frequently lead to suboptimal surgeries for presumed hernias or nerve entrapment syndromes. Imaging, and in particular magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, should play a primary role in the workup, diagnosis, and treatment of athletic pubalgia.
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