scholarly journals A proposed algorithm for the treatment of core muscle injuries

Author(s):  
Matthew J Kraeutler ◽  
Omer Mei-Dan ◽  
Iciar M Dávila Castrodad ◽  
Toghrul Talishinskiy ◽  
Edward Milman ◽  
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ABSTRACT In recent years, there has been increased awareness and treatment of groin injuries in athletes. These injuries have been associated with various terminologies including sports hernia, core muscle injury (CMI), athletic pubalgia and inguinal disruption, among others. Treatment of these injuries has been performed by both orthopaedic and general surgeons and may include a variety of procedures such as rectus abdominis repair, adductor lengthening, abdominal wall repair with or without mesh, and hip arthroscopy for the treatment of concomitant femoroacetabular impingement. Despite our increased knowledge of these injuries, there is still no universal terminology, diagnostic methodology or treatment for a CMI. The purpose of this review is to present a detailed treatment algorithm for physicians treating patients with signs and symptoms of a CMI. In doing so, we aim to clarify the various pathologies involved in CMI, eliminate vague terminology, and present a clear, stepwise approach for both diagnosis and treatment of these injuries.

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
William C. Meyers ◽  
Brooke K. Havens ◽  
Gregory J. Horner

Author(s):  
Blanca De-la-Cruz-Torres ◽  
Emmanuel Navarro-Flores ◽  
Daniel López-López ◽  
Carlos Romero-Morales

Background: the aim of this study was to compare the echotexture of patients with soleus muscle injury and age matched controls. Methods: a sample of 62 athletes was recruited at the private clinic and was divided in two group: a healthy group (n = 31) and a soleus pathology group whose athletes had soleus muscle injury, located in the central tendon (n = 31). The muscle thickness (MTh), echointensity (EI) and echovariation (EV) were analyzed. An intra-rater reliability test (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient-ICC) was performed in order to analyze the reliability of the values of the measurements. Results: Sociodemographic variables did not show statistically significant differences (p > 0.05). Ultrasound imaging measurements who reported statistically significant differences were EI (p = 0.001) and standard deviation (SD) (p = 0.001). MTh and EV variables did not show statistically significant differences (p = 0.381 and p = 0.364, respectively). Moreover, reliability values for the MTh (ICC = 0.911), EI (ICC = 0.982), SD (ICC = 0.955) and EV (ICC = 0.963). Based on these results the intra-rater reliability was considered excellent. Conclusion: Athletes with a central tendon injury of soleus muscle showed a lower EI when they were compared to healthy athletes. The echogenicity showed by the quantitative ultrasound imaging measurement may be a more objective parameter for the diagnosis and follow-up the soleus muscle injuries.


2012 ◽  
Vol 81 (12) ◽  
pp. 3780-3792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frank E. Mullens ◽  
Adam C. Zoga ◽  
William B. Morrison ◽  
William C. Meyers

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 212-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
GUSTAVO GONÇALVES ARLIANI ◽  
PAULO HENRIQUE SCHMIDT LARA ◽  
DIEGO COSTA ASTUR ◽  
ANDRÉ PEDRINELLI ◽  
JORGE ROBERTO PAGURA ◽  
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ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the incidence of injuries, their main characteristics, and the way they were managed throughout 2016 in two major series of a professional soccer championship in São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: This prospective study used an electronic questionnaire previously developed by the Medical Committee of the Paulista Soccer Federation which was sent to the team doctors after each match. Results: Two hundred and fifty-nine injuries occurred during 361 matches, and the incidence of injury per 1000 hours of game play was 21.32. Strikers were the most affected by injury; the most frequent diagnosis was muscle injury and the legs were predominantly affected. Most of the injuries occurred in the last 15 minutes of the first half and only 7.7% required surgical treatment. Conclusions: Muscle injuries were the most frequent, with most occurring in forwards and in the legs. Approximately half of the injuries occurred after contact and the vast majority was treated without surgery. MRI was the most requested exam and most injuries were classified as moderate (8 to 28 lost play days). Level of Evidence III, Study of Non Consecutive Patients; Without Consistently Applied Reference “Gold” Standard.


Joints ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 039-046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Grassi ◽  
Alberto Quaglia ◽  
Gian Canata ◽  
Stefano Zaffagnini

Muscle injuries are recognized to be among the most frequent injuries occurring in the sporting and athletic population, and they account for more than 30% of all injuries in professional soccer players. Despite their considerable frequency and impact, there is still a lack of uniformity in the categorization, description and grading of muscle injuries.Dozens of systems based on clinical signs, ultrasound imaging (US) appearance or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings have been proposed over the years. Most of them are three-grade systems that take into account pain, ROM limitation, swelling and hematoma, hypoechoic or hyperintense areas on US or MRI, and muscle gap or tendon involvement; however, they still lack evidence-based prognostic value. Recently, new comprehensive classification systems have been proposed, with the aim of developing uniform muscle injury terminology and giving each severity grade prognostic value.The systems that combine detailed MRI and US features with the clinical presentation, such as the Munich Muscle Injury Classification, the ISMuLT classification, and the British Athletic Classification, if used extensively, could improve the diagnosis, prognosis and management of muscle injuries.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-28
Author(s):  
Filipe Cabral ◽  
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Pedro Barata ◽  

Muscle injuries are very common in sports medicine. Frequently the muscle repair process ends in the formation of a fibrotic scar, that not only limits the complete functional recovery, but also increases the likelihood of injury recurrence. TGF-β1 is the main profibrogenic factor involved in this healing process. By blocking its activity, Losartan has proven it efficacy in reducing fibrosis and increasing regenerative and functional capacity post muscle injury. Therefore, its use should be considered as an alternative therapeutic for this kind of injuries.


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