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The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hip MRI findings in football players with and without hip and groin pain.

March 25, 2026Open Access

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

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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

Abstract

Our study found that prevalence of extra- and intra-articular hip MRI findings did not differ between football players with and without HGP. Football players with and without pain were likely to have multiple imaging findings in 1 hip. A thorough history and clinical examination should be used to contextualise any imaging findings.

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

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