The syndrome was first recognised in 1980, following the successful treatment of three professional footballers who had been unable to play for many months because of undiagnosed injuries of the groin. Although some people refer to it as a Sportmen’s Hernia there is no true hernia present. Groin disruption (Gilmore’s Groin) is a severe musculo-tendinous injury of the groin, which can be successfully treated by the surgical restoration of normal anatomy.

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Pathology

The pathology of groin disruption found at operation is varied, however, the main features include: 

• torn external oblique aponeurosis
• torn conjoined tendon
• conjoined tendon torn from pubic tubercle
• dehiscence between conjoined tendon and inguinal ligament

Between 1980 and 2008 over 7,000 cases have been referred for assessment and treatment attached is the breakdown by sport and activity.

Presentations from The Gilmore Groin and Hernia Clinic Symposium  "Groin Disruption Rapid or Reliable Return to Sport" 24 September 2009