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Osteitis-Pubis

Osteitis-Pubis. Tissues Involved. Osteitis pubis is an uncommon and often painful inflammatory condition affecting the symphysis pubis . Common Sports that Result in this Injury. Soccer Horseback Riding / Rodeo Track Football Lacrosse. How it is Caused.

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Osteitis-Pubis

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  1. Osteitis-Pubis

  2. Tissues Involved • Osteitis pubis is an uncommon and often painful inflammatory condition affecting the symphysis pubis

  3. Common Sports that Result in this Injury • Soccer • Horseback Riding / Rodeo • Track • Football • Lacrosse

  4. How it is Caused • Bone infection (osteomyelitis), usually following pelvic surgery • Pelvic trauma or surgery • Sports-related injury or overuse • Spondyloarthropathies (spondyloarthritis), a group of inflammatory conditions

  5. Interesting Facts • More common in males • Commonly found in Soccer • Slide Tackle with rotation • Extreme Hip Abduction, combined with concentric Hip Adduction, flexion/extension of the hips as well as jumps and twists of Bulls and Horses lead to Rodeo injuries

  6. Age Groups In Which the Injury can Occur • It is most common in males ages 30 to 50

  7. Signs and Symptoms • Pain in the lower abdomen or groin, lower thigh, testicles or hips • Tenderness at the symphysis pubis

  8. Treatment • Rest, if related to sports injury or overuse • Antibiotics if an infection is present • Nonsteroidal-anti-inflamitory drugs(NSAIDs) or pain relievers • Physical Therapy • Surgery

  9. How long will the athlete be out? • Usually as long as 4 to 15 weeks

  10. Preventions & Precautions • Make sure to keep your groin and hip flexor flexible by stretching

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