Abstract
This review summarises aetiology, diagnostic approach, and treatment of longstanding groin pain, which can be divided in adductor-related, pubis-related, iliopsoas-related, and inguinal-related pain. Among the diagnoses included in the inguinal-related entity is the so-called sports hernia. However, the terminology is a misnomer since sports hernia is characterised by not being a hernia. Both athletes and non-athletes are affected, and the condition may cause long sick leaves. The treatment is primarily exercise treatment. If this treatment is unsuccessful after 2-6 months, surgery is an option.
| Translated title of the contribution | Sports hernia is not a hernia |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 181 |
| Issue number | 29 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Jul 2019 |