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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.
Article Abstract
Groin pain in athletes is a common problem in sport medicine, and remains a diagnostic challenge. It is more common with sports that involve kicking, rapid accelerations and decelerations, and sudden direction changes. There is an extensive differential diagnosis and overlap in signs between possible diagnoses. It is important to appreciate the anatomy of the groin and undertake a careful history and examination. Adductor strain, groin disruption and osteitis pubis are among the common causes. The aim of this article is to briefly review the most common causes of groin pain in athletes. The diagnosis and management of these conditions are briefly discussed.
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