What is Pubalgia injury?

Pubalgia is a chronic groin lesion. Athletes with pubalgia have an imbalance of the adductor and abdominal muscles at the pubis, that leads to an increase of the weakness of the posterior wall of the groin. This imbalance leads to a deep groin pain.

What is an athletic Pubalgia?

Sports Hernia (Athletic Pubalgia) A sports hernia is a painful, soft tissue injury that occurs in the groin area. It most often occurs during sports that require sudden changes of direction or intense twisting movements.

What is pubalgia surgery?

Traditional surgery for pubalgia involves making a cut near the groin and fixing the damaged tissue. Recovery takes about 6 to 12 weeks. Another surgical procedure called laparoscopy is becoming a common way to both diagnose and treat groin injuries.

What is a Gilmore’s groin?

Gilmores groin, medically referred to as athletic pubaliga, is a term used to describe disruption and injury of the muscles tendons and ligaments that come together to anchor the pubic bone and inguinal region. This condition is commonly found in athletes whose sport involves regular kicking/twisting action.

What does sports hernia feel like?

The most common symptom of a sports hernia is intense pain in your lower abdomen or groin when the injury occurs. A sports hernia is often painful enough to force you to stop your activity. Pain may disappear with rest, but it typically returns when you go back to playing.

Can sports hernia heal on its own?

A sports hernia usually requires formal treatment other than rest, so it is unlikely that a sports hernia will heal on its own. Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs and/or corticosteroids are often needed to treat a sports hernia. In some cases, surgery is needed.

What is adductor tendinopathy?

Adductor tendinopathy is damage to the tendons of the adductor muscles high up in the groin. Physiotherapy is a successful treatment for adductor tendinopathy.

Can athletic pubalgia heal on its own?

If you’re experiencing symptoms of a sports hernia (athletic pubalgia) be sure to contact your healthcare provider. Sports hernias do not generally heal on their own, so you’ll likely need treatment.

Will my groin injury ever heal?

A groin strain — also known as a groin pull — is when one of the muscles of the inner thigh gets stretched, injured, or torn. A groin strain may be mild or severe. With rest and proper treatment, most groin strains heal completely and don’t cause lasting problems.

What is pubalgia and how is it treated?

Pubalgia refers to any strain or tear of the soft tissue in the groin. Over time, pubalgia may turn into a hernia. It’s often called athletic pubalgia because it’s usually caused by playing sports, especially ones that involve twisting the body, sudden direction changes, or repetitive movements.

What is athletic pubalgia?

Often referred to as a “sports hernia” or “core muscle injury,” athletic pubalgia is a common yet poorly defined athletic injury. It is characterized by abdominal and groin pain likely from weakening or tearing of the abdominal wall without evidence of a true hernia.

What is a pubalgia hernia?

It’s also known as a hockey hernia, Gilmore’s Groin, or a sports hernia. Despite its many names, pubalgia isn’t a hernia. A hernia happens when an organ or tissue sticks through the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Pubalgia refers to any strain or tear of the soft tissue in the groin. Over time, pubalgia may turn into a hernia.

Which biopsy findings are characteristic of pubic bone stress injury?

Bone biopsy of the parasymphyseal pubic bone region in athletes with chronic groin injury demonstrates new woven bone formation consistent with a diagnosis of pubic bone stress injury. Am J Sports Med. 2008;36:2425-2431.