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MR findings in athletes with pubalgia

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Objective. To describe the MR findings in athletes with pubalgia.

Design and patients. Pelvic MR images of 32 athletes (30 men, 2 women) with pubalgia were studied. T1-weighted and T2-weighted (SE and FSE) and STIR images in the axial and coronal planes were obtained on a 1.5-T system. Images were reviewed for general pelvic pathology. Special attention was given to the pubic symphysis, groin and pelvic musculature, and to the abdominal wall musculature.

Results. Thirty surgically confirmed cases comprise the study group. Abnormalities in the following were found: pubic symphysis (21/30), abdominal wall (27/30), groin musculature, including rectus abdominis (21/30), pectineus (6/30), and adductor muscle group (18/30).

Conclusions. Pubalgia is a complex process which is frequently multifactorial. The MRI findings can alter the surgical approach.

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Received: 19 May 2000 Revision requested: 27 July 2000 Revision received: 6 October 2000 Accepted: 27 November 2000

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Albers, S., Spritzer, C., Garrett Jr., W. et al. MR findings in athletes with pubalgia. Skeletal Radiol 30, 270–277 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002560100335

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