What is the prevalence of extra-articular and intra-articular magnetic resonance imaging findings in football players with and without hip and/or groin pain? A cross-sectional study of 166 football players

Key Points

• The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hip MRI findings in football players with and without hip and groin pain.
• Cross-sectional study design
• Analyzed MRI findings in 166 football players
• Compared findings between players with and without hip or groin pain
• No significant difference in MRI findings between groups
• Multiple imaging findings were common in one hip for both groups
• Contextualizing imaging results with clinical examination is recommended