Pubalgia Protocol

1. Axial oblique along pelvic inlet ("TJU" sequence): FOV = 25 cm. T2 FSE fat suppressed

http://www.bone.tju.edu/download/pubalgia.pdf	DII case - acute recent onset of pubalgia with difficulties walking

2. Sagittal T2 Fat-Suppressed from spanning femoral heads and from ischial tuberosity to symphysis:

http://www.bone.tju.edu/download/pubalgia.pdf	same case as above with avulsed aponeurosis

3. Axial T1 and T2 Fat-Suppressed from superior acetabulum through symphysis pubis:

http://www.bone.tju.edu/download/pubalgia.pdf

Background Information:

1. Apply to cases of pubalgia or "sports hernia".

2. "Sports hernia" may actually be an avulsion of the aponeurotic plaque formed by the distal tendon of the rectus abdominis and the proximal tendon of the adductor longus, which is normally attached to the ventral aspect of the pubis. An imbalance of forces between the torso and the thigh may be involved in the pathogenesis of this entity.