Publications by authors named "G R McLatchie"
117 consecutive herniograms were reviewed for patients who had symptoms suggestive of hernia but with no evidence or inconclusive findings on physical examination. The traditional approach has been to explore patients with suspected occult hernias. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of herniography in minimizing needless groin exploration and to evaluate its safety.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMost ocular injuries involve only the external eye. However, in approximately one-third of cases the intraocular structures are damaged with potentially sight threatening consequences. A small number of sports, such as soccer, rugby, hockey and the racquet sports are responsible for most injuries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHead injury is one of the commonest injuries in sport. Most are mild but some can have serious outcomes. Sports medicine doctors should be able to recognise the clinical features and evaluate athletes with head injury.
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- Groin pain is a frequent issue in athletes, especially in sports involving kicking, fast accelerations, and quick direction changes.
- Diagnosing groin pain is challenging due to the variety of potential causes and overlapping symptoms; understanding groin anatomy is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Common causes of groin pain include adductor strain, groin disruption, and osteitis pubis, with the article discussing their diagnosis and management briefly.