Leistenschmerzen bei jungen Sportlerinnen und Sportlern

Leistenschmerzen sind ein häufiges und oft schwer zu behandelndes Problem bei jungen Sportler*innen. Die komplexe Anatomie der Leiste erschwert sowohl die Diagnose als auch die Therapie. Obwohl Verletzungen der Adduktoren häufig vorkommen, müssen auch zahlreiche andere Ursachen sorgfältig in Betracht gezogen werden.

Publication History

Article published online:
23 January 2026

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