Avulsion Fractures/Sports Groin Pain Flashcards
Avulsion fracture of the AIIS is d/t what force?
Eccentric contraction of the rectus femoris;
Treat with rest and ice; hip flexed for 2 weeks (position lessens stretch of affected muscle and apophysis) follow with guarded weight bearing for 4 week
Avulsion fracture of the ASIS is d/t what force?
Eccentric contraction of the tensor fascia lata or sartorious; treat with rest, protected weight bearing with crutches and ROM
Anterior groin pain in a soccer/rugby player can be d/t what entity?
Osteitis pubis (Inflammation of the pubic symphysis caused by repetitive trauma) May see osteolytic pubis with bony erosions and often times diastasis of the symphysis
What is the supposed mechanism of injury of athletic pubalgia (sports hernia)?
abdominal hyperextension and thigh abduction
Sports that rely heavily on which of the following movements are felt to contribute to the overuse syndrome known as athletic pubalgia?
Hip extension and abduction