Sports Hernia
A sports hernia is a strain or tear of any soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament) in the lower abdomen or groin area. Because different tissues may be affected and a traditional hernia may not exist, the medical community prefers the term “athletic pubalgia” to refer to this type of injury. It is possible for a sports hernia to eventually lead to a traditional hernia but not common.
Sports hernias are typically caused by repetitive or explosive motions, especially those that require twisting of the pelvis such as football, hockey, soccer, rugby, skiing, running and hurdling. The soft tissues that perform these movements found in the lower abdomen and pubic area are most frequently torn or injured. It more commonly affects patients who actively engage in sport (particularly elite athletes), but it can occur in those that do not.
Definitely there is an initial nonsurgical management. Much like the surgical options for true hernias, sports hernia repair can be done as a traditional, open surgery with one long incision or as a minimally invasive procedure.
Definitely there is an initial nonsurgical management. Much like the surgical options for true hernias, sports hernia repair can be done as a traditional, open surgery with one long incision or as a minimally invasive procedure.
