Hip and Groin Pain in the Athlete

This book presents the latest knowledge in the evaluation and management of hip- and groin-related injuries in athletes. Techniques of hip arthroscopy, as well as their limitations and possible complications, are clearly described, and guidance is provided on the use of periarticular hip endoscopy in patients with periarticular problems. A series of chapters address the potential approaches in the various conditions that may be encountered in athletes, including femoroacetabular impingement, athletic pubalgia, chondral and labral injuries, and hip instability by world renowned experts in the field.  Considerations in particular age groups, especially adolescents, are highlighted. Rehabilitation is discussed in detail, and a concluding chapter examines emerging perspectives on the management of hip injuries. The book is published in collaboration with ISAKOS and combines the international expertise of ISAKOS members renowned for their management of injuries to the hip andgroin. Hip and Groin Pain in the Athlete will be a must-read for team physicians and all clinicians who treat athletes.

“The intended audience is team physicians and all clinicians who treat athletes. … Overall, this is an excellent resource to learn more about the evaluation and management of hip and groin pain in athletes. … It is well written and contains high-quality graphics that enhance its educational value. There are only a few other books that focus solely on this area of sports medicine, so it is indeed a welcome addition to the available literature on this subject.” (Eric Anish, Doody’s Book Reviews, August, 2019)

Marc R. Safran, MD, is a Professor and Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University, Stanford, California. He is currently President of the International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) (2017–9) and has previously served as President of the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) (2015–6). Dr. Safran has been board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 1996 and holds Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He has a wealth of experience as a team physician and since 2011 has been Chief Orthopaedic Consultant to the Women’s Tennis Association (Professional Women’s Tennis Tour) as well as a consultant for the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) Players Associations. He is Deputy Editor of the Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery and an editorial board member for Journal of ISAKOS and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He is lead or co-author of more than 210 peer-reviewed journal publications and 120 book chapters. He is a co-editor of the Springer books Elbow Arthroscopy (2013) and Diagnosis and Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement (2017) . 

Mustafa Karahan, MD, is Adjunct Professor of Orthopaedics at the Department of Orthopaedics, Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey, where he is involved in CASE (Center for Advance Simulation and Training), which hosts European Basic Arthroscopy Courses. Dr. Karahan is an internationally active orthopedic surgeon who works mainly on sports traumatology, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, and arthroscopy. He founded the Marmara University Sports Sciences and Health Research Center in Istanbul in 2004. Dr. Karahan is an Executive Board Member of ESSKA and Editor of ESSKA Academy, the online teaching portal of ESSKA. He is also Deputy Chair of the Publication Committee of ISAKOS. He has published more than 70 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and is an editorial board member of the American Journal of Sports Medicine(AJSM), Arthroscopy, KSSTA, and Journal of ISAKOS.