Isolated Acute Hip Adductor Brevis Strain
Acute muscle strain occurs as a result of an eccentric contraction that exceeds the biomechanical strength of the musculotendinous junction of a single muscle within a synergistic group. To date, only the (hip) adductor longus was shown to sustain this type of injury. In this case report, I describe the first published example of an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-documented acute hip adductor brevis strain.
Acute and chronic groin strains are common, disabling athletic injuries. The muscles involved may include the rectus femoris, iliopsoas, rectus abdominous, or hip adductors. The literature states that specific muscles within synergistic groups are more prone to injury. Of the hip adductor group, only the adductor longus has been described as having objective trauma. This report describes the clinical and radiologic findings of a rare, isolated adductor brevis tear seen in a professional hockey player. The mechanism of hip adductor strains, predisposing factors, rehabilitation protocol, and injury prevention are also discussed.
Acute muscle strain occurs as a result of an eccentric contraction that exceeds the biomechanical strength of the musculotendinous junction of a single muscle within a synergistic group. To date, only the (hip) adductor longus was shown to sustain this type of injury. In this case report, I describe the first published example of an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-documented acute hip adductor brevis strain.
Acute and chronic groin strains are common, disabling athletic injuries. The muscles involved may include the rectus femoris, iliopsoas, rectus abdominous, or hip adductors. The literature states that specific muscles within synergistic groups are more prone to injury. Of the hip adductor group, only the adductor longus has been described as having objective trauma. This report describes the clinical and radiologic findings of a rare, isolated adductor brevis tear seen in a professional hockey player. The mechanism of hip adductor strains, predisposing factors, rehabilitation protocol, and injury prevention are also discussed.
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