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. 2021 Oct 1;94(1126):20201333.
doi: 10.1259/bjr.20201333. Epub 2021 Jul 30.

Nomenclature for groin pain in athletes

Philip J Dempsey  1 , Jack W Power  1 , Peter J MacMahon  1 , Steven Eustace  1 , Eoin C Kavanagh  1
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Nomenclature for groin pain in athletes

Philip J Dempsey et al. Br J Radiol. .

Abstract

Currently, there is much variation in the terminology used to describe groin pain in athletes. Several groups have attempted to reach consensus on nomenclature in this area. This article outlines the current status of groin pain nomenclature for the radiologist, highlighting inherent heterogeneity, recent attempts to reach a consensus, the need for a radiological consensus and why imprecise terminology should be avoided when reporting.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Coronal STIR MRI of the pelvis demonstrating a bilateral superior clefts, larger on the left (arrow), in a patient presenting with bilateral groin pain. STIR, short-tau inversion recovery.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Coronal STIR MRI of the pelvis which shows a right sided secondary cleft sign (arrow) in a patient presenting who presented with groin discomfort. STIR, short-tau inversion recovery.
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