Table 1

Comparison of clinical and imaging findings in players with no previous injury and players with a previous or current injury

No previous injuryPrevious or current injury
Clinical findingsN=16N=18
Tender (%)6.222.2
Ultrasound findingsN=16N=16*
Hernia (%)12.56.2
Labrum abnormality (%)6.231.2
Bulging (%)62.581.2
Pubis irregularity43.856.2
MRI findingsN=16N=18
Pubic oedema (%)
 Main body68.861.1
 >2 cm62.538.9
 Subchondral37.538.9
Cleft (%)12.55.6
Capsule/tendon oedema (%)31.233.3
Capsule/tendon enhancement (%)43.833.3
  • *Two patients had no ultrasound scan available.