See Also
1. Groin Pain
2. Abdominal Wall Pain Causes
Pathophysiology
1. Compression Neuropathy of obturator nerve
Symptoms
1. Deep ache at adductor origin near pubic bone
2. Exercise provokes pain radiation and weakness
  1. Radiation from medial thigh into knee
  2. Exercise-related weakness (especially jumping)
Diagnosis: Electromyogram (EMG)
1. Indicated for symptoms greater than 3 months
2. EMG shows denervation of adductor longus and brevis
Management
1. Surgical neurolysis allows return to sport in weeks
References
1. Brukner (1999) Phys Sportsmed 27:62-73
2. Morelli (2001) Am Fam Physician 64(8):1405-14

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