How to Find a Doctor for a Groin Injury

Groin injuries are a common result of a sports-related incident. A groin strain is a rupture or tear to any one of the five adductor muscles "See Reference 3." According to the Sports Injury Clinic, these muscles are used frequently in sprinting, playing football, rugby, horse riding, hurdling, and any sport which requires fast changes in direction. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be treated by your family physician, a doctor specializing in sports medicine, or an orthopedic surgeon.

Instructions

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  Use the Internet to compare the doctors in your area. You can find information on a doctor's training, awards, education, any malpractice history, license status, and board-certification status from services such as MDNationwide. This and other similar services charge a fee, but the information you will receive is typically extensive.

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  Talk to your insurance company. If you choose a doctor within a certain network, some insurance companies will make treatment less expensive for you.

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  Contact your state medical board. The doctor you choose should be board certified and have a medical license. You might find limited information on doctors, so you may wish to do further research.

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  Contact the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) by calling or visiting the website (www.abms.org). The ABMS is a non-profit organization composed of 24 medical specialty boards.

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  Interview doctors. Ask about recovery time, cost, home care, and more. Talk to other patients about their experience with a particular doctor.