Sonographic evaluation of athletic pubalgia

Skeletal Radiol. 2016 May;45(5):689-99. doi: 10.1007/s00256-016-2340-8. Epub 2016 Feb 10.

Abstract

Athletic pubalgia, or "sports hernia", represents a constellation of pathologic conditions occurring at and around the pubic symphysis. These injuries are primarily seen in athletes or those involved in athletic activity. In this article, we review the sonographic appearance of the relevant complex anatomy, scanning technique for ultrasound evaluation of athletic pubalgia, and the sonographic appearances of associated pathologic conditions.

Keywords: Adductor Aponeurosis; Athletic Pubalgia; Rectus Abdominis Aponeurosis; Sports Hernia; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hernia, Inguinal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multiple Trauma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Patient Positioning / methods
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tendon Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Young Adult