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Brian P. Jacob, David C. Chen, Bruce Ramshaw, Shirin Towfigh (eds.) - The SAGES Manual of Groin Pain-Springer International Publishing (2016)

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8. <strong>Groin</strong> <strong>Pain</strong> Etiology: Hip- Referred <strong>Groin</strong> <strong>Pain</strong><br />

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Fig. 8.7. <strong>The</strong> impingement maneuver consisting <strong>of</strong> flexion, adduction, and<br />

internal rotation. <strong>Pain</strong> or a pinching sensation in the groin during this maneuver<br />

is considered to be indicative <strong>of</strong> impingement.<br />

Appropriate Treatment/Referral Both open and laparoscopic<br />

treatments have been effective in the control <strong>of</strong> symptoms. If FAI is<br />

suspected on clinical or radiographic examination, referral to an orthopedic<br />

surgeon who has experience with FAI is important, as early intervention<br />

may delay or prevent progression <strong>of</strong> the degeneration <strong>of</strong> the joint.<br />

Labral Tear<br />

Presentation <strong>The</strong> acetabular labrum has been shown to have a role in<br />

maintaining appropriate synovial fluid pressure for adequate lubrication<br />

<strong>of</strong> the hip joint [ 3 ]. <strong>The</strong> best analogy is a rubber gasket in a hydraulic

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