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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2024; 28(06): 672-682
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1790525
Review Article

Ultrasound of Groin Pain in the Athlete

Lionel Pesquer 
1   Enosis - Imagerie Clinique du Sport, Mérignac, France
,
Winston J. Rennie
2   Department of Radiology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, United Kingdom
,
Pierre-François Lintingre
1   Enosis - Imagerie Clinique du Sport, Mérignac, France
,
Gilles Reboul
3   Clinique du Sport, Mérignac, France
,
Alain Silvestre
1   Enosis - Imagerie Clinique du Sport, Mérignac, France
,
Benjamin Dallaudiere
1   Enosis - Imagerie Clinique du Sport, Mérignac, France
,
Philippe Meyer
1   Enosis - Imagerie Clinique du Sport, Mérignac, France
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Abstract

Groin pain is a common cause of disability in athletes. Imaging is crucial in a clinical diagnosis, given the multiple associated etiologies. The main sites of groin pain are the adductors, iliopsoas muscles, inguinal ring, hip joint, and pubic symphysis. Although magnetic resonance imaging is the gold standard to image groin pain, ultrasound (US) offers excellent accuracy in pinpointing muscle injuries, inguinal disruption, and hernias. US requires a detailed knowledge of anatomical landmarks; imaging pitfalls, and pathologic patterns. We review the complex anatomy of the groin region, the sonographic appearance of the involved structures, and the strengths and weaknesses of US.

Keywords

groin - hip - ultrasound - magnetic resonance imaging


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19 November 2024

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