Best Practice Case Studies-Acute Adductor Injuries

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This prospective cohort study examines return-to-sport (RTS) outcomes and reinjury rates for male athletes following criteria-based rehabilitation of acute adductor injuries. Conducted at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar, the study included 81 athletes classified into four MRI injury grades: 0 (no injury), 1 (edema), 2 (structural disruption), and 3 (complete tear/avulsion). The primary aim was to evaluate the time required for athletes to reach various RTS milestones and to assess the frequency of reinjuries.<br /><br />Participants underwent a standardized rehabilitation program with specific milestones: (1) being clinically pain-free, (2) completing controlled sports training, and (3) returning to full team training. Athletes' progress was tracked through each phase, with subsequent injuries documented over a year-long follow-up.<br /><br />The results showed that 75% of athletes reached the first milestone, 62% completed the second, and 93% returned to full team training. Athletes with MRI grade 0-2 injuries typically became pain-free in about two weeks and returned to training within three weeks. However, those with grade 3 injuries took approximately 55 days to become pain-free and 78 days to resume full training. The overall 1-year reinjury rate was reported at 8%, with significant differences in reinjury occurrence depending on whether athletes achieved the first milestone.<br /><br />The study concludes that criteria-based protocols for rehabilitation can reduce reinjury rates, especially when athletes meet clinically pain-free criteria before returning to sport. The RTS duration showed that athletes, particularly those with less severe injuries, benefited from the standardized rehabilitation approach, allowing a return to sport within three weeks for most participants. The study underlines the importance of specific RTS criteria in managing acute adductor injuries effectively.

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Concept Criteria-based Rehabilitation Program

Concept Acute Adductor Injury

Concept Return-to-Sport Decision

Concept Clinically Pain-Free

Concept Reinjury Risk

Edition 2nd Edition

Related Case 2nd Edition, CASE 53

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2nd Edition, CASE 53

2nd Edition

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return-to-sport

reinjury rates

adductor injuries

criteria-based rehabilitation

MRI injury grades

Aspetar Orthopaedic

standardized rehabilitation

clinically pain-free

sports training milestones

acute injuries management

Criteria-based Rehabilitation Program

Acute Adductor Injury

Return-to-Sport Decision

Reinjury Risk