Abstract:IntroductionAthletic pubalgia (AP) injuries requiring surgical repair in elite-level soccer players are significant injuries with the potential of impacting a player's playing time and performance. Currently, no data exists explicitly analyzing Major League Soccer (MLS) players' return to play (RTP) rates and performance following these surgeries.
MethodsA retrospective review of publicly available data of all MLS players who underwent surgery to repair an isolated AP injury from the league inception year of 1… Show more
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