Despite recent advances in surgical technique for inguinal hernia repair, chronic groin pain following the surgical repair of an inguinal hernia is not uncommon. Injury to the ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, or genitofemoral nerves is the most common etiology. Specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing chronic groin pain have been identified. Ultrasound-guided peripheral ne...

www.aafp.org/afp AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 1405 unclear in approximately 30 percent of cases. Factors that complicate the diagnosis include the complex anatomy of the region and the frequent coexistence of two or more disorders. In one study of 21 patients with groin pain, 19 patients were found to have two or more disorders. The investigators concluded that groin pain in athletes is complex an...

Arthroscopic over-resection of the head-neck junction during the treatment of a cam deformity can be a devastating complication and is difficult to treat. Large defects of the femoral head-neck junction (FHNJ) increase the risk of femoral neck fracture and can also affect hip biomechanics. We describe a case of an iatrogenic defect of the FHNJ due to excessive bone resection, and a previously n...

Abstract The groin and pelvis represent a large anatomical region with disorders affecting diverse array of osteoarticular, musculotendinous, gastrointestinal, genitourinary structures. Although it can be difficult to pinpoint pain generator clinically, patients often present non-specific orthopedic complaints at the anterior , lateral inferior or posterior aspect pelvis. purpose this practical...

Groin hernia and hydrocele are two of the most common surgical conditions globally. Although the surgical care for these conditions is cost-effective, many people do not have access to hernia repair and hydrocelectomy. These essential operations must be prioritized and integrated into primary healthcare delivery systems in lowand middle-income countries. INTRODUCTION Groin hernia and hydrocele ...