Gilmore's groin
What is Gilmore's groin?
Gilmore's groin, also known as sportsman's groin, athletic pubalgia, or inguinal disruption, simply means a tear or rupture of the groin. It's referred to as Gilmore's groin these days due to the fact that the revered doctor Jerry Gilmore first discovered what it was back in 1980, figuring out why footballers were unable to play football when they reported the excruciating groin pain.
Trapped nerve
Gilmore's groin can also refer to the trapping of a nerve in the groin area, and can be treated by a specialist surgeon.
What are the main signs and symptoms of Gilmore's groin?
The main symptom of Gilmore's groin is deep, severe groin pain. The pain is often debilitating, preventing an athlete from taking part in sport or undertaking exercise.
What are the causes of Gilmore's groin?
Gilmore's groin is caused by sudden turning and twisting movements, and can even be caused by a kicking motion. As a result, athletes who play either rugby or football are at a high risk.
How is it diagnosed?
Ultrasound and/or MRI scans are the most effective ways to diagnose Gilmore's groin.
How is Gilmore's groin treated?
There are many treatment options available to patients when it comes to treating Gilmore's groin. The main treatment options include:
- rest
- painkillers
- steroid injections
- physiotherapy
- surgery
How is Gilmore's groin treated surgically?
An inguinal hernia repair is the surgical procedure used to treat Gilmore's groin surgically.
What is recovery time from surgery like?
Individuals who undergo surgical treatment for Gilmore's groin can expect to be out of sporting action from anywhere between four and six weeks.
What does physiotherapy for Gilmore's groin typically involve?
Physiotherapy can be an incredibly effective treatment method when it comes to treating Gilmore's groin. Primarily, physiotherapy for Gilmore's groin focusses on the following:
- groin strengthening exercises
- hip stretching exercises
- sport-specific rehabilitation
Which specialist treats Gilmore's groin?
Orthopaedic surgeons are the specialists who are able to effectively treat Gilmore's groin.
Diagnosing and treating Gilmore’s Groin
By Mr Simon Marsh
2024-11-21
Mr Simon Marsh, a well-regarded consultant surgeon and surgical director of the Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic, London, shares his expertise on Gilmore's Groin. It's a condition known as the sportsman's hernia, and Mr Marsh explains the exact set of symptoms Gilmore's groin presents, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated. See more
Do I have Gilmore’s Groin or a sports hernia? I can't feel a lump!
By Mr Rishi Chana
2024-11-20
Gilmore’s Groin, sports hernia and pubic inguinal pain syndrome are all terms used to describe injuries that involve the muscle, tendon and ligaments that make up the area that anchors the pubic bone and the lower part of the abdomen that connects with the groin. It’s a common cause of groin and adductor pain in athletes. Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Rishi Chana tells us more about sports hernia and what it feels like. See more
Gilmore's Groin: not just any groin pain
By Mr Simon Marsh
2024-11-20
In 1980, Mr Jerry Gilmore, founder of The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic at 108 Harley Street, discovered an underlying issue that was causing groin pain in top-level football players and using his skill and knowledge, he was able to treat them so they were able to return to the pitch. Mr Simon Marsh, surgical director of The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic,explains what the condition is, how using the term to broadly describe groin pain is incorrect, and who is most likely to suffer from Gilmore’s Groin. See more
Hernia treatment influenced by Gilmore's Groin repair techniques
By Mr Simon Marsh
2024-11-16
Esteemed Lonodon based consultant surgeon Mr Simon Marsh describes how his indept knowledge of Gilmore's Groin has revolutionised his approach to the treatment of hernias. The treatment of hernias with a mesh has remained the same for decades and can sometimes result in chronic pain. Mr Marsh raises the question: why are they still being treated in this manner? See more
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