1. Osteitis-Pubis

2. Tissues Involved Osteitis pubis is an uncommon and often painful inflammatory condition affecting the symphysis pubis

3. Common Sports that Result in this Injury Soccer Horseback Riding / Rodeo Track Football Lacrosse

4. How it is Caused Bone infection (osteomyelitis), usually following pelvic surgery Pelvic trauma or surgery Sports-related injury or overuse Spondyloarthropathies (spondyloarthritis), a group of inflammatory conditions

5. Interesting Facts More common in males Commonly found in Soccer Slide Tackle with rotation Extreme Hip Abduction, combined with concentric Hip Adduction, flexion/extension of the hips as well as jumps and twists of Bulls and Horses lead to Rodeo injuries

6. Age Groups In Which the Injury can Occur It is most common in males ages 30 to 50

7. Signs and Symptoms Pain in the lower abdomen or groin, lower thigh, testicles or hips Tenderness at the symphysis pubis

8. Treatment Rest, if related to sports injury or overuse Antibiotics if an infection is present Nonsteroidal-anti-inflamitory drugs(NSAIDs) or pain relievers Physical Therapy Surgery

9. How long will the athlete be out? Usually as long as 4 to 15 weeks

10. Preventions & Precautions Make sure to keep your groin and hip flexor flexible by stretching