Article
Obturator Internus Strain in the Hip of an Adolescent Adult
Am J Orthop. 2009 November;38(11):588-589
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Benjamin T. Busfield, MD, and Denise M. Romero, MD
Dr. Busfield is Orthopedic Surgeon, Sutter East Bay Medical Group, Antioch, California.
Dr. Romero is Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellow, SOAR Medical Group, Redwood City, California.
A male 13-year-old presented with acute onset of right hip pain as he prepared to kick a soccer ball. A case of acute strain of the obturator internus is reported. The strain resolved completely after a period of activity modification and physical therapy.