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Bisciotti GN, Zini R, Aluigi M, Aprato A, Auci A, Bellinzona E, Benelli P, Bigoni M, Bisciotti A, Bisciotti A, Bona S, Brustia M, Bruzzone M, Canata GL, Carulli C, Cassaghi G, Coli M, Corsini A, Costantini A, Dallari D, Danelli G, Danesi G, Della Rocca F, DE Nardo P, DI Benedetto P, DI Marzo F, DI Pietto F, Eirale C, Ferretti A, Fogli M, Foglia A, Guardoli A, Guglielmi A, Lama D, Maffulli N, Manunta AF, Massari L, Mazzoni G, Moretti B, Moretti L, Nanni G, Niccolai R, Occhialini M, Panascì M, Parra MF, Pigalarga G, Randelli F, Sacchini M, Salini V, Santori N, Tenconi P, Tognini G, Vegnuti M, Zanini A, Volpi P. Groin Pain Syndrome Italian Consensus Conference update 2023. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2024; 64:402-414. [PMID: 38126972 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.23.15517-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Groin pain syndrome (GPS) is a controversial topic in Sports Medicine. The GPS Italian Consensus Conference on terminology, clinical evaluation and imaging assessment of groin pain in athletes was organized by the Italian Society of Arthroscopy in Milan, on 5 February 2016. In this Consensus Conference (CC) GPS etiology was divided into 11 different categories for a total of 63 pathologies. The GPS Italian Consensus Conference update 2023 is an update of the 2016 CC. The CC was based on a sequential, two-round online Delphi survey, followed by a final CC in the presence of all panelists. The panel was composed of 55 experts from different scientific and clinical backgrounds. Each expert discussed 6 different documents, one of which regarded the clinical and imaging definition of sports hernias, and the other 5 dealt with 5 new clinical situations thought to result in GPS. The panelists came to an agreement on the definition of a sports hernia. Furthermore, an agreement was reached, recognizing 4 of the 5 possible proposed pathologies as causes to GPS. On the contrary, the sixth pathology discussed did not find consensus given the insufficient evidence in the available scientific literature. The final document includes a new clinical and imaging definition of sports hernia. Furthermore, the etiology of GPS was updated compared to the previous CC of 2016. The new taxonomic classification includes 12 categories (versus 11 in the previous CC) and 67 pathologies (versus 63 in the previous CC).
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- Maria Cecilia Hospital, Cotignola, Ravenna, Italy
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- Kinemove Rehabilitation Centers, Pontremoli, La Spezia, Italy
- Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
- Unione Sportiva Sassuolo Calcio, Sassuolo, Modena, Italy
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- Center of Sports Traumatology, Koelliker Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery and Innovative Techniques Musculoskeletal Tissue Bank, Rizzoli IRCCS Orthopedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- Istituto Medicina e Scienza dello Sport Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano, Rome, Italy
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- Centers of Rehabilitative Phisiotherapy, Civitanova Marche, Macerata, Italy
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- La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
- Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Barts and the London School of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, London, UK
- Keele University School of Medicine, Stoke on Trent, UK
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- Orthopedic Clinic Sassari, Fondo Ateneo Ricerca 2020, Sassari, Italy
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- Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Polyclinic University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Polyclinic University Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Nancy Gvm Care and Research, S. Carlo Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Kinemove Rehabilitation Centers, Pontremoli, La Spezia, Italy
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- Hip Department (CAD), Gaetano Pini-CTO Orthopaedic Institute, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Kinemove Rehabilitation Centers, Pontremoli, La Spezia, Italy
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- San Clemente Nursing Home, S. Anna Clinica Institute, Brescia, Italy
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- Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
- FC Internazionale Milano, Milan, Italy
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Zhang H, Li Z, Li J, Zhu L, Ibrahim Y. The Pedicled Flap of Adductor Longus, a New Technique for Inguinal Reconstruction. Front Surg 2022; 8:639893. [PMID: 34977135 PMCID: PMC8717469 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.639893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Reconstruction surgeries of the inguinal area pose a challenge for oncological and orthopedic surgeons, especially after radical local resection (RLR), radical inguinal lymph node dissection (RILND), or both. Although numerous surgical procedures have been reported, there is no report about a pedicle adductor longus flap method. The aim of this work is to show our experience about inguinal reconstruction with pedicled adductor longus flap and associated outcomes. Patients and Methods: A retrospective study of 16 patients with localized inguinal region interventions and reconstructed by adductor longus flap from March 2016 to July 2020. Patients' average age was 60.0 years (range = 38-79 years) and had postoperative follow-up of 10 months (ranging 2-19 months). All patients had unilateral inguinal region involvement-seven cases on the left and nine cases on the right. The patients' clinical course, operative course, and postoperative follow-up data were evaluated. Results: All 16 patients recovered well post-operatively and did not require any re-intervention. Four patients experienced negligible discomfort around the groin area. Five patients experienced a minor strength deficit in thigh adduction compared with that of preoperative strength in the same or contralateral leg. The aforementioned complications resolved during the postoperative course and had no functional impact on their activity of daily living. All adductor longus flaps survived, completely filled the inguinal dead space, and wounds healed uneventfully within 3 weeks except for three patients who suffered delayed wound healing for more than 4 weeks. Other common complications such as infection, seroma, or wound dehiscence were not encountered in this series. Conclusion: The adductor longus flap is a reliable alternative method for inguinal region reconstruction following radical local resection (RLR), radical inguinal lymph node dissection (RILND), or both.
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- Hong Zhang
- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.,Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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Kraeutler MJ, Mei-Dan O, Dávila Castrodad IM, Talishinskiy T, Milman E, Scillia AJ. A proposed algorithm for the treatment of core muscle injuries. J Hip Preserv Surg 2021; 8:337-342. [PMID: 35505804 PMCID: PMC9052413 DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnab084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In recent years, there has been increased awareness and treatment of groin injuries in athletes. These injuries have been associated with various terminologies including sports hernia, core muscle injury (CMI), athletic pubalgia and inguinal disruption, among others. Treatment of these injuries has been performed by both orthopaedic and general surgeons and may include a variety of procedures such as rectus abdominis repair, adductor lengthening, abdominal wall repair with or without mesh, and hip arthroscopy for the treatment of concomitant femoroacetabular impingement. Despite our increased knowledge of these injuries, there is still no universal terminology, diagnostic methodology or treatment for a CMI. The purpose of this review is to present a detailed treatment algorithm for physicians treating patients with signs and symptoms of a CMI. In doing so, we aim to clarify the various pathologies involved in CMI, eliminate vague terminology, and present a clear, stepwise approach for both diagnosis and treatment of these injuries.
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- Matthew J Kraeutler
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, 973 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, 973 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
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- Department of Surgery, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, 973 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
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- Department of Radiology, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, 973 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, 973 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA
- New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute, 504 Valley Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA
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Castle JP, Kessler A, Abbas MJ, Wager S, Khalil LS, Okoroha KR, Mehran N. High Return to Play Rate and Reduced Career Longevity Following Surgical Management of Athletic Pubalgia in National Basketball Association Players. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2021; 3:e1359-e1365. [PMID: 34712974 PMCID: PMC8527258 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the effects of surgical treatment of athletic pubalgia (AP) on game use and performance metrics in National Basketball Association (NBA) players. Methods A retrospective review of all NBA players who underwent surgical management for AP from 1996 to 2018 was performed. A matched control group was created for comparison. The index period was defined as the entire NBA season in which surgery occurred, including the corresponding offseason. Player demographics, use (games played, games started, and minutes per game) and performance (player efficiency rating) metrics were collected for all players. Statistical analysis was performed to compare data before and after return to play. Results Thirty players with a history of surgical management for AP were included in the final analysis. Following surgery for AP, NBA players were found to have a return to play (RTP) rate of 90.91% (30/33). The average RTP following surgery was 4.73 ± 2.62 months. Compared with control athletes, athletes in the AP group played significantly fewer seasons postinjury (4.17 ± 2.70 vs 5.49 ± 3.04 seasons, respectively; P = .02). During the first year following RTP, NBA players experienced significant reductions in game use and performance, both when compared with the year prior and matched control athletes (P < .05). At 3-year follow-up, players continued to demonstrate significant reductions in game use (minutes per game, P < .05) but not performance. Conclusions Following surgical treatment of AP, NBA players demonstrated a high RTP rate, but shortened career. A short-term reduction in game use and performance metrics was found the year of return following surgery. However, 3-year follow-up performance metrics normalized when compared with healthy controls. Study Design Level III; retrospective case-control study.
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- Joshua P Castle
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A
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- University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A
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- Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A
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Hatem M, Martin RL, Bharam S. Surgical Outcomes of Inguinal-, Pubic-, and Adductor-Related Chronic Pain in Athletes: A Systematic Review Based on Surgical Technique. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211023116. [PMID: 34541009 PMCID: PMC8442511 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211023116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Controversies remain regarding the surgical treatment of inguinal-, pubic-, and adductor-related chronic groin pain (CGP) in athletes. Purpose: To investigate the outcomes of surgery for CGP in athletes based on surgical technique and anatomic area addressed. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: The PubMed and Embase databases were searched for articles reporting surgical treatment of inguinal-, pubic-, or adductor-related CGP in athletes. Inclusion criteria were level 1 to 4 evidence, mean patient age >15 years, and results presented as return-to-sport, pain, or functional outcomes. Quality assessment was performed with the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) statement or MINORS (Methodological Index for Non-randomized Studies) criteria. Techniques were grouped as inguinal, adductor origin, pubic symphysis, combined inguinal and adductor, combined pubic symphysis and adductor, or mixed. Results: Overall, 47 studies published between 1991 and 2020 were included. There were 2737 patients (94% male) with a mean age at surgery of 27.8 years (range, 12-65 years). The mean duration of symptoms was 13.1 months (range, 0.3-144 months). The most frequent sport involved was soccer (71%), followed by rugby (7%), Australian football (5%), and ice hockey (4%). Of the 47 articles reviewed, 44 were classified as level 4 evidence, 1 study was classified as level 3, and 2 randomized controlled trials were classified as level 1b. The quality of the observational studies improved modestly with time, with a mean MINORS score of 6 for articles published between 1991 and 2000, 6.53 for articles published from 2001 to 2010, and 6.9 for articles published from 2011 to 2020. Return to play at preinjury or higher level was observed in 92% (95% CI, 88%-95%) of the athletes after surgery to the inguinal area, 75% (95% CI, 57%-89%) after surgery to the adductor origin, 84% (95% CI, 47%-100%) after surgery to the pubic symphysis, and 89% (95% CI, 70%-99%) after combined surgery in the inguinal and adductor origin. Conclusion: Return to play at preinjury or higher level was more likely after surgery for inguinal-related CGP (92%) versus adductor-related CGP (75%). However, the majority of studies reviewed were methodologically of low quality owing to the lack of comparison groups.
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- Munif Hatem
- Hip Preservation Center-Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- New York Hip Preservation and Groin Center at Lenox Hill Hospital of Northwell Health, New York, New York, USA
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Kraeutler MJ, Mei-Dan O, Belk JW, Larson CM, Talishinskiy T, Scillia AJ. A Systematic Review Shows High Variation in Terminology, Surgical Techniques, Preoperative Diagnostic Measures, and Geographic Differences in the Treatment of Athletic Pubalgia/Sports Hernia/Core Muscle Injury/Inguinal Disruption. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:2377-2390.e2. [PMID: 33845134 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.03.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To perform a systematic review of reported terminologies, surgical techniques, preoperative diagnostic measures, and geographic differences in the treatment of core muscle injury (CMI)/athletic pubalgia/inguinal disruption. METHODS A systematic review was performed by searching PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase to identify clinical studies or articles that described a surgical technique to treat CMI refractory to nonoperative treatment. The search phrase used was "core muscle injury" OR "sports hernia" OR "athletic pubalgia" OR "inguinal disruption." The diagnostic terminology, country of publication, preoperative diagnostic measures, surgical technique, and subspecialty of the operating surgeons described in each article were extracted and reported. RESULTS Thirty-one studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, including 3 surgical technique articles and 28 clinical articles (2 Level I evidence, 1 Level II, 4 Level III, and 21 Level IV). A total of 1,571 patients were included. The most common terminology used to describe the diagnosis was "athletic pubalgia," followed by "sports hernia." Plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis were the most common imaging modalities used in the preoperative evaluation of CMI/athletic pubalgia/inguinal disruption. Tenderness-to-palpation testing was the most common technique performed during physical examination, although the specific locations assessed with this technique varied substantially. The operating surgeons were general surgeons (16 articles), a combination of orthopaedic and general surgeons (7 articles), or orthopaedic surgeons (5 articles). The most common procedures performed were open or laparoscopic mesh repair, adductor tenotomy, primary tissue (hernia) repair, and rectus abdominis repair. The procedures performed differed on the basis of surgeon subspecialty, geographic location, and year of publication. CONCLUSIONS A variety of diagnostic methods and surgical procedures have been used in the treatment of a CMI/athletic pubalgia/sports hernia/inguinal disruption. These procedures are performed by orthopaedic and/or general surgeons, with the procedures performed differing on the basis of surgeon subspecialty and geographic location. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V, systematic review of Level I to V studies.
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- Matthew J Kraeutler
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Department of Surgery, St Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.A.; New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute, Wayne, New Jersey, U.S.A
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- Brian S. Zuckerbraun
- Division of General and Trauma Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Surgical Service Line, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Division of General and Trauma Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Bastia P, Ghirarduzzi P, Schiavi P, Donelli D, Pedrazzini A, Leigheb M, Ceccarelli F, Pogliacomi F. Surgical or conservative treatment in ARGP syndrome? A systematic review. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2019; 90:14-24. [PMID: 31821279 PMCID: PMC7233710 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v90i12-s.8962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background and aim of the work: The rectus-adductor syndrome is a common cause of groin pain. In literature the adductor longus is reported as the most frequent site of injury so that the syndrome can be fitted into the adductor related groin pain (ARGP) group. The aim of this study was to define what is the best treatment between surgical and conservative in athletes affected by ARGP in terms of healing and return to play (RTP) time. Methods: A systematic review was performed searching for articles describing studies on RTP time for surgical or conservative interventions for ARGP. A qualitative synthesis was performed. Only 10 out 7607 articles were included in this systematic review. An exploratory meta-analysis was carried out. Due to high heterogeneity of the included studies, raw means of surgery and conservative treatment groups were pooled separately. A random effects model was used. Results: The results showed quicker RTP time for surgery when pooled raw means were compared to conservative treatments: 11,23 weeks (CI 95%, 8.18,14.28, p<0.0001, I^2=99%) vs 14,9 weeks (CI 95%, 13.05,16.76, p<0.0001, I^2 = 77%). The pooled results showed high statistical heterogeneity (I^2), especially in the surgical group. Conclusions: Surgical interventions are associated with quicker RTP time in athletes affected by ARGP, but due to the high heterogeneity of the available studies and the lack of dedicated RCTs this topic needs to be investigated with dedicated high quality RCT studies. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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- Paolo Bastia
- Orthopaedics and Traumatologic Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy .
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Treatment of longstanding groin pain: a systematic review. Hernia 2019; 23:1035-1044. [DOI: 10.1007/s10029-019-01919-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Kajetanek C, Benoît O, Granger B, Menegaux F, Chereau N, Pascal-Mousselard H, Khiami F. Athletic pubalgia: Return to play after targeted surgery. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2018; 104:469-472. [PMID: 29549038 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2018.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgery for athletic pubalgia usually consists in abdominal wall repair combined with routine bilateral adductor tenotomy. We currently confine the surgical procedure to the injured structure(s) (abdominal wall only, adductor tendon only, or both) to limit morbidity and expedite recovery. Outcomes of this à la carte approach are unclear. The objectives of this retrospective study were to determine the return to play (RTP) time, evaluate the potential influence of injury location, and assess the frequency of recurrence or contralateral involvement. HYPOTHESIS À la carte surgery for athletic pubalgia is associated with similar RTP times as the conventional procedure and is not followed by recurrence. MATERIAL AND METHODS Consecutive adults younger than 40 years of age who underwent surgery for athletic pubalgia with injury to the abdominal wall and/or adductor attachment sites between 2009 and 2015 were included. Patients with intra-articular hip disorders, isolated pubic symphysis involvement, or herniation were not eligible. The diagnosis was established clinically then confirmed by at least one imaging technique (ultrasonography plus either a radiograph of the pelvis or magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis). The criterion for performing surgery was failure of appropriate conservative therapy followed for at least 3 months. RESULTS Of the 27 included patients, eight had abdominal wall involvement only, seven adductor tendon involvement only, and 12 both. Overall, 25 (92.6%) patients returned to play at their previous level, after a mean of 112±38 days (range, 53-223 days), and experienced no recurrence during the 1-year follow-up. Mean RTP time was significantly shorter in the group with abdominal wall injury only (91.1±21.0 days) compared to the groups with adductor tendon injury only (101.7±42.0 days) or combined injuries (132.5±39.0) (p=0.02). DISCUSSION In patients with athletic pubalgia, à la carte surgery confined to the injured structure(s) produces excellent RTP outcomes. RTP time is shortest in patients with isolated lower abdominal wall injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective study with no control group.
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- C Kajetanek
- Service d'orthopédie et de traumatologie du sport, Sorbonne University, CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France.
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- Service chirurgie digestive, Sorbonne University, CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service d'orthopédie et de traumatologie du sport, Sorbonne University, CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service chirurgie digestive, Sorbonne University, CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service chirurgie digestive, Sorbonne University, CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service d'orthopédie et de traumatologie du sport, Sorbonne University, CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service d'orthopédie et de traumatologie du sport, Sorbonne University, CHU Pitié-Salpêtrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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Otten R, Vuckovic Z, Weir A, Serner A. Rehabilitation and Return to Play Following Surgery for Inguinal-Related Groin Pain. OPER TECHN SPORT MED 2017. [DOI: 10.1053/j.otsm.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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de SA D, Hölmich P, Phillips M, Heaven S, Simunovic N, Philippon MJ, Ayeni OR. Athletic groin pain: a systematic review of surgical diagnoses, investigations and treatment. Br J Sports Med 2016; 50:1181-6. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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IntroductionAthletic groin pain requiring surgery remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. This systematic review aims to identify the most common causes of groin pain in athletes requiring surgery. Additionally, it aims to further characterise their susceptible athlete profiles, common physical examination and imaging techniques, and surgical procedures performed. This will enable the orthopaedic sports medicine clinician/surgeon to best treat these patients.Materials and methodsThe electronic databases MEDLINE, PubMed and EMBASE were searched from database inception to 13 August 2014 for studies in the English language that addressed athletic groin pain necessitating surgery. The search was updated on 4 August 2015 to find any articles published after the original search. The studies were systematically screened and data were abstracted in duplicate, with descriptive data presented.ResultsA total of 73 articles were included within our study, with data from 4655 patients abstracted. Overall, intra-articular and extra-articular causes of groin pain in athletes requiring surgery were equal. The top five causes for pain were: femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) (32%), athletic pubalgia (24%), adductor-related pathology (12%), inguinal pathology (10%) and labral pathology (5%), with 35% of this labral pathology specifically attributed to FAI.ConclusionsGiven the complex anatomy, equal intra-articular and extra-articular contribution, and potential for overlap of clinical entities causing groin pain leading to surgery in athletes, further studies are required to ascertain the finer details regarding specific exam manoeuvres, imaging views and surgical outcomes to best treat this patient population.
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Voorbrood CEH, Goedhart E, Verleisdonk EJMM, Sanders F, Naafs D, Burgmans JPJ. Endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair for inguinal disruption (Sportsman's hernia): rationale and design of a prospective observational cohort study (TEP-ID-study). BMJ Open 2016; 6:e010014. [PMID: 26739740 PMCID: PMC4716196 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic inguinal pain is a frequently occurring problem in athletes. A diagnosis of inguinal disruption is performed by exclusion of other conditions causing groin pain. Up to now, conservative medical management is considered to be the primary treatment for this condition. Relevant large and prospective clinical studies regarding the treatment of inguinal disruption are limited; however, recent studies have shown the benefits of the totally extraperitoneal patch (TEP) technique.This study provides a complete assessment of the inguinal area in athletes with chronic inguinal pain before and after treatment with the TEP hernia repair technique. METHODS AND ANALYSIS We describe the rationale and design of an observational cohort study for surgical treatment with the endoscopic TEP hernia repair technique in athletes with a painful groin (inguinal disruption).The study is being conducted in a high-volume, single centre hospital with specialty in TEP hernia repair. Patients over 18 years, suffering from inguinal pain for at least 3 months during or after playing sports, and whom have not undergone previous inguinal surgery and have received no benefit from physiotherapy are eligible for inclusion. Patients with any another cause of inguinal pain, proven by physical examination, inguinal ultrasound, X-pelvis/hip or MRI are excluded.Primary outcome is reduction in pain after 3 months. Secondary outcomes are pain reduction, physical functioning, and resumption of sport (in frequency and intensity). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION An unrestricted research grant for general study purposes was assigned to the Hernia Centre. This study itself is not directly subject to the above mentioned research grant or any other financial sponsorship. We intend to publish the outcome of the study, regardless of the findings. All authors will give final approval of the manuscript version to be published.
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- C E H Voorbrood
- Department of Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht/Zeist, Zeist, The Netherlands
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- KNVB/FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence (Sport Medical Centre of the Royal Netherlands Football Association/FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence), Zeist, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht/Zeist, Zeist, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht/Zeist, Zeist, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht/Zeist, Zeist, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Diakonessenhuis, Utrecht/Zeist, Zeist, The Netherlands
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Munegato D, Bigoni M, Gridavilla G, Olmi S, Cesana G, Zatti G. Sports hernia and femoroacetabular impingement in athletes: A systematic review. World J Clin Cases 2015; 3:823-830. [PMID: 26380829 PMCID: PMC4568531 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v3.i9.823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2014] [Revised: 04/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the association between sports hernias and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in athletes.
METHODS: PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, and Google Scholar databases were electronically searched for articles relating to sports hernia, athletic pubalgia, groin pain, long-standing adductor-related groin pain, Gilmore groin, adductor pain syndrome, and FAI. The initial search identified 196 studies, of which only articles reporting on the association of sports hernia and FAI or laparoscopic treatment of sports hernia were selected for systematic review. Finally, 24 studies were reviewed to evaluate the prevalence of FAI in cases of sports hernia and examine treatment outcomes and evidence for a common underlying pathogenic mechanism.
RESULTS: FAI has been reported in as few as 12% to as high as 94% of patients with sports hernias, athletic pubalgia or adductor-related groin pain. Cam-type impingement is proposed to lead to increased symphyseal motion with overload on the surrounding extra-articular structures and muscle, which can result in the development of sports hernia and athletic pubalgia. Laparoscopic repair of sports hernias, via either the transabdominal preperitoneal or extraperitoneal approach, has a high success rate and earlier recovery of full sports activity compared to open surgery or conservative treatment. For patients with FAI and sports hernia, the surgical management of both pathologies is more effective than sports pubalgia treatment or hip arthroscopy alone (89% vs 33% of cases). As sports hernias and FAI are typically treated by general and orthopedic surgeons, respectively, a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment is recommended for optimal treatment of patients with these injuries.
CONCLUSION: The restriction in range of motion due to FAI likely contributes to sports hernias; therefore, surgical treatment of both pathologies represents an optimal therapy.
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Naal FD, Dalla Riva F, Wuerz TH, Dubs B, Leunig M. Sonographic prevalence of groin hernias and adductor tendinopathy in patients with femoroacetabular impingement. Am J Sports Med 2015; 43:2146-51. [PMID: 26187131 DOI: 10.1177/0363546515591259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a common debilitating condition that is associated with groin pain and limitation in young and active patients. Besides FAI, various disorders such as hernias, adductor tendinopathy, athletic pubalgia, lumbar spine affections, and others can cause similar symptoms. PURPOSE To determine the prevalence of inguinal and/or femoral herniation and adductor insertion tendinopathy using dynamic ultrasound in a cohort of patients with radiographic evidence of FAI. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS This retrospective study consisted of 74 patients (36 female and 38 male; mean age, 29 years; 83 symptomatic hips) with groin pain and radiographic evidence of FAI. In addition to the usual diagnostic algorithm, all patients underwent a dynamic ultrasound examination for signs of groin herniation and tendinopathy of the proximal insertion of the adductors. RESULTS Evidence of groin herniation was found in 34 hips (41%). There were 27 inguinal (6 female, 21 male) and 10 femoral (9 female, 1 male) hernias. In 3 cases, inguinal and femoral herniation was coexistent. Overall, 5 patients underwent subsequent hernia repair. Patients with groin herniation were significantly older than those without (33 vs 27 years, respectively; P = .01). There were no significant differences for any of the radiographic or clinical parameters. Tendinopathy of the proximal adductor insertion was detected in 19 cases (23%; 11 female, 8 male). Tendinopathy was coexistent with groin herniation in 8 of the 19 cases. There were no significant differences for any of the radiographic or clinical parameters between patients with or without tendinopathy. Patients with a negative diagnostic hip injection result were more likely to have a concomitant groin hernia than those with a positive injection result (80% vs 27%, respectively). Overall, 38 hips underwent FAI surgery with satisfactory outcomes in terms of score values and subjective improvement. CONCLUSION The results demonstrate that groin herniation and adductor insertion tendinopathy coexist frequently in patients with FAI. Although the clinical effect is yet unclear, 5 patients underwent hernia repair. Dynamic ultrasound is a useful tool to detect such pathological abnormalities. Diagnostic hip injections can be helpful to differentiate between the sources of pain.
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- Florian D Naal
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Sonografie-Institut Glattpark GmbH, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
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Serner A, van Eijck CH, Beumer BR, Hölmich P, Weir A, de Vos RJ. Study quality on groin injury management remains low: a systematic review on treatment of groin pain in athletes. Br J Sports Med 2015; 49:813. [PMID: 25633830 PMCID: PMC4484372 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-094256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background Groin pain in athletes is frequent and many different treatment options have been proposed. The current level of evidence for the efficacy of these treatments is unknown. Objective Systematically review the literature on the efficacy of treatments for groin pain in athletes. Methods Nine medical databases were searched in May 2014. Inclusion criteria: treatment studies in athletes with groin pain; randomised controlled trials, controlled clinical trials or case series; n>10; outcome measures describing number of recovered athletes, patient satisfaction, pain scores or functional outcome scores. One author screened search results, and two authors independently assessed study quality. A best evidence synthesis was performed. Relationships between quality score and outcomes were evaluated. Review registration number CRD42014010262. Results 72 studies were included for quality analysis. Four studies were high quality. There is moderate evidence that, for adductor-related groin pain, active exercises compared with passive treatments improve success, multimodal treatment with a manual therapy technique shortens the time to return to sports compared with active exercises and adductor tenotomy improves treatment success over time. There is moderate evidence that for athletes with sportsman's hernia, surgery results in better treatment success then conservative treatment. There was a moderate and inverse correlation between study quality and treatment success (p<0.001, r=−0.41), but not between study quality and publication year (p=0.09, r=0.20). Conclusions Only 6% of publications were high quality. Low-quality studies showed significantly higher treatment success and study quality has not improved since 1985. There is moderate evidence for the efficacy of conservative treatment (active exercises and multimodal treatments) and for surgery in patients with adductor-related groin pain. There is moderate evidence for efficacy of surgical treatment in sportsman's hernia.
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- Andreas Serner
- Aspetar Sports Groin Pain Center, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar Arthroscopic Center Amager, SORC-C, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager-Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Aspetar Sports Groin Pain Center, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar Arthroscopic Center Amager, SORC-C, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager-Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Aspetar Sports Groin Pain Center, Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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