Adductor Muscle Tear or Strain
Anatomy
The muscles that draw the leg inwards (adduct the hip joint) are: adductor longus, adductor magnus, adductor brevis, gracilis and pectineus. Each of these muscles arises from the pubic bone.
Mechanism of Injury
- Overstretching of one or all of the adductor muscles, eg. sudden change of direction or pivot.
Symptoms
- Sudden momentary stabbing pain in the groin region during activity.
- Local bleeding can cause swelling and bruising, which may not appear until a few days after the injury has occurred.
- If the muscle cannot contract there is reason to suspect a total rupture.
- When the rupture is in the muscle-tendon junction a defect can be felt at the site of the injury.
Treatment
Please consult with your medical professional for a complete diagnosis and treatment plan.