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Ilioinguinal Neurectomy
The ilioinguinal nerve travels through the internal inguinal ring with the spermatic cord [Gray1973]. The nerve is often a source for chronic pain after groin surgery [Mui2006] [Dittrick2004].
Since the main objective in these athletes is to return them to their sport pain- free, strong consideration needs to be given to cutting the ilioinguinal nerve during groin reconstruction. This results in an area of numbness along the medial aspect of the scrotum and along the upper medial thigh that resolves with time. Routine neurectomy of the ilioinguinal nerve has yielded excellent results in athletes [Zieren2007].
Dr. William H. Brown, III
Sports Hernia Specialist
Dr. Brown has been performing sports hernia surgeries and providing specialized rehabilitation programs since 1999.
His clients include the San Jose Sharks (hockey) and the San Jose Earthquakes (soccer) teams.
556 Mowry Ave,
Suite 100
Fremont, CA 94536
Phone: (510) 793 2404
Fax: (510) 793 1320
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