Is Groin Pain Caused by the Hip Joint or Muscles?
The groin is an area where the hip joint, muscles, and tendons overlap, making it difficult to determine the exact cause of pain by appearance alone. If the pain feels deep inside the joint, worsens when getting up from a seated position, or occurs when rotating the leg inward, it may indicate a problem originating from the hip joint, such as hip osteoarthritis or a torn acetabular labrum.
On the other hand, if the pain is more superficial around the inner upper thigh, is clearly tender to the touch, and is associated with sports that require rapid changes in direction, such as football or badminton, it may be an injury to the adductor muscles, commonly known as a groin strain. An accurate diagnosis may require a specialized physical examination along with imaging studies in some cases.
If your groin pain persists, don’t ignore it. Consult a specialist to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.
Dr. Pud – Orthopedic Surgeon | Arthroscopic Surgery
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