Summary of randomised controlled trials managing adductor pain and Sportsman's groin
| Authors | Comparison | Number | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paajanen et al10 | TEP repair vs active physiotherapy and steroid injection | 60 (chronic pain) | Advantage over operative repair in return to sporting activities at 3 months (p<0.001) |
| Hölmich et al34 | Active training/physiotherapy vs no active training | 68 (adductor pain) | Advantage over structured programme (p=0.006) |
| Weir et al36 | Multimodal programme with exercise therapy | 48 (adductor pain) | Quicker return to work with multimodal treatment (p=0.043) |
| Hölmich et al35 | Structured exercise programme with control exercise programme | 977 (adductor pain) | Non-significant reduction in groin injury by 31% |
| Comin et al37 | RFD of ilioinguinal nerve with local anaesthesia and steroid injections | 36 (pain arising from medial aspect of inguinal ligament) | Improvement with RFD (p<0.001) |
RFD, radiofrequency denervation; TEP, totally extraperitoneal.