Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-Adductor Related Groin Injuries in the Athlete

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In this video, Dr. Mark Safron gives a presentation on athletic groin injuries, specifically focusing on adductor-related groin injuries in athletes. He discusses the anatomy of the adductor complex and its relationship to surrounding muscles and tendons. He also highlights the biomechanical disadvantage of the adductor, which makes it more prone to injury in high-performance athletes. Dr. Safron references a study that showed a correlation between acute adductor injuries and longer return-to-play times when the adductor longus insertion was involved, resulting in a palpable defect and confirmed by MRI. He also mentions the various terminology used to describe groin injuries and breaks down the different layers where injuries can occur. Dr. Safron then shares his own anatomical study on fresh frozen cadavers, which examined the relationship between the adductor complex and its surrounding structures. He demonstrates the footprints and insertions of the adductor longus and rectus abdominis muscles. The video concludes with a Q&A session, where Dr. Safron addresses questions about return-to-sport criteria, differentiating between adductor and hip-related pain, the use of PRP injections, and the role of imaging in diagnosing and treating adductor injuries. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of adductor-related groin injuries in athletes and highlights the importance of understanding the anatomy and proper diagnostic techniques for effective management. No credits were granted.

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May 7, 2020

Keywords

athletic groin injuries

adductor-related groin injuries

anatomy of the adductor complex

biomechanical disadvantage of the adductor

acute adductor injuries

return-to-play times

groin injuries terminology

fresh frozen cadavers study

PRP injections for adductor injuries