title: Understanding Athletic Pubalgia: A Review.
abstract: Athletic Pubalgia, more commonly known as sports hernia, is defined as chronic lower abdominal and groin pain without the presence of a true hernia. It is increasingly recognized in athletes as a source of groin pain and is often associated with other pathology. A comprehensive approach to the physical exam and a strong understanding of hip and pelvic anatomy are critical in making the appropriate diagnosis. Various management options are available. We review the basic anatomy, patholophysiology, diagnostic approach and treatment of athletic pubalgia as well as discuss associated conditions such as femoroacetabular impingement. [Full article available at http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2016-10.asp].
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
authors.forename: Dominic
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kleinhenz
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schiller
authors.affiliation: Ortho Rhode Island, 1567 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818.
authors.forename: Ramin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tabaddor
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D056352:Athletes; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000209:etiology; D057925:Femoracetabular Impingement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006119:Groin / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D006615:Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010808:Physical Examination; D011859:Radiography; D012017:Referral and Consultation
keywords: athletic pubalgia; groin pain; impingement; sports hernia