Σύνοψη

• A very common injury resulting from physical activity, including sport. Most common is adductor-related, iliopsoas-related, inguinal-related, and hip-joint-related groin pain.
• Most common presentation for intra-articular pathology of the hip joint; however, referred pain from other sources is not uncommon.
• Signs and symptoms typically include activity-related pain, pain with movement of the hip, and antalgic gait.
• The first-line diagnostic test for most conditions is a set of standard x-rays. More advanced imaging modalities, such as ultrasound and MRI, should be used with discretion when clinically indicated.
• Establishing the correct diagnosis is the first step to instituting appropriate treatment. Treatment may vary widely depending on the disease entity present.
• In select cases, such as stress fracture, failure to recognise and obtain timely surgical consultation can lead to significant morbidity and complications for the patient.