AANA19 Hip Access Pass-Sports Hernia_ Core Muscle Injury for Dummies-Dr. Ajay C. Lall, M.D.

Sports Hernia_ Core Muscle Injury for Dummies-Dr. Ajay C. Lall, M.D.

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The presentation discusses sports hernia, a non-specific term for groin pain related to athletic injuries involving the rectus abdominis and adductor tendons. A 2014 consensus categorized groin injuries into adductor, iliopsoas, inguinal, and pubic-related pain. Core muscle injuries commonly affect young males in contact sports. Diagnosis requires careful physical examination and differentiation from hernias and hip or back issues. Imaging aids in severity assessment. Surgical options vary widely, with no consensus on best approaches; treatments may include muscle repair, hernia repair, nerve decompression, FAI correction, and pubic symphysectomy. Clinicians should be prepared for diverse pathologies and individualized management strategies.

Keywords

sports hernia

groin pain

core muscle injuries

diagnosis and imaging

surgical treatment options