Adductor longus tear with retraction

Case contributed by Yaïr Glick
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left groin pain after doing splits.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male

No evidence of a fracture.

No fractures detected.

Case Discussion

The adductor longus cleanly tore off its insertion on the pubic symphysis. Had this been an adolescent boy, the apophysis at the insertion would most probably have become avulsed by the pull from the tendon.

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