Articles by Dr. David J. King

Sports Hernias

Related to: Hip, Common Diagnoses, Sports Hernia

Sports hernia is an injury to the inguinal wall that causes sports-related groin pain. Unlike most traditional hernias, sports hernias are rarely visible, but can be discovered during a physical exam.  Sports hernias can be associated with additional hip problems, such as hip impingement.  After a sports hernia occurs, it rarely improves without laparoscopic or open surgery to repair the defect.


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