Hip and Groin Injuries in Baseball Players

Purpose of Review To discuss the clinical significance of the most common hip and groin injuries in baseball players, as well as an algorithmic approach to diagnosis and treatment of these injuries. Recent Findings (a) Limitations in throwing velocity, pitch control, and bat swing speed may be secon...

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Published in:Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine 2018-03, Vol.11 (1), p.19-25
Main Authors: Mlynarek, Ryan A., Coleman, Struan H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Injuries in Overhead Athletes (J Dines and C Camp
Injuries in Overhead Athletes (J Dines and C Camp, section editors)
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Orthopedics
Rehabilitation Medicine
section editors
Sports Medicine
Surgery
Surgical Orthopedics
Topical Collection on Injuries in Overhead Athletes
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Summary:Purpose of Review To discuss the clinical significance of the most common hip and groin injuries in baseball players, as well as an algorithmic approach to diagnosis and treatment of these injuries. Recent Findings (a) Limitations in throwing velocity, pitch control, and bat swing speed may be secondary to decreased mobility and strength within the proximal kinetic chain, which must harness power from the lower extremities and core. (b) Approximately 5.5% of all baseball injuries per year involve the hip/groin and may lead to a significant amount of time spent on the disabled list. Summary Injuries involving the hip and groin are relatively common in baseball players. Our knowledge of the mechanics of overhead throwing continues to evolve, as does our understanding of the contribution of power from the lower extremities and core. It is paramount that the team physician be able to accurately diagnose and treat injuries involving the hip/groin, as they may lead to significant disability and inability to return to elite levels of play. This review focuses on hip- and groin-related injuries in the baseball player, including femoroacetabular impingement, core muscle injury, and osteitis pubis.
ISSN:1935-973X
1935-9748
DOI:10.1007/s12178-018-9455-6