Athletic Pubalgia, also called “Sports Hernia” or “Gilmore’s Groin” is not a real hernia.
It is a weakness in the muscular attachments to the pubic bone.
Usually in younger athletic people inhibiting normal daily activity.
Symptoms: Soreness or pain with specific motion.
Signs: may be none at all or pain with passive rectus abdominus tension.
Tests: MRI rules out other pathology.
Treatments:
Rest for 6-8 weeks.
If pain continues…
Surgery is performed open or laparoscopically to re-inforce the weakened muscle.
Return to extensive physical activity is 3-4 weeks.