by William Brown, MD | Jun 6, 2016 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Surgery, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Have Sports Hernia. Will Travel.Sports hernia injuries are notoriously complicated. They’re hard to see, hard to find, and hard to diagnose. Trying to pinpoint a tear in the core muscles is like trying to find the proverbial needle in a haystack. Even the best...
by William Brown, MD | Apr 7, 2016 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
Misdiagnosing a Sports Hernia as a Pulled GroinSports hernia injuries are quite common in athletes of all sports, shapes, and sizes. Also common is their misdiagnosis. So many of the patients we hear from, and eventually treat, are diagnosed with a pulled groin, but...
by William Brown, MD | Nov 23, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Rehabilitation, Sports Hernia Surgery, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Time Between Sports Hernia Injury and Treatment is an EternityThe quicker the diagnosis the better for teenagers.Any parent who has raised or is raising children knows teenagers are not the epitomes of patience. This is especially the case when they are in pain and...
by William Brown, MD | Sep 25, 2015 | Articles by Dr. Brown, Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
Many athletes with sports hernias often report a component of their pain involves the testicle. The pain is usually characterized by an ache and swelling of the testicle after aggressive physical activity or sex. Pain usually gets better with rest. Shorts that...
by William Brown, MD | Sep 15, 2015 | Diagnoses, General Information, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Using Imaging to Better Diagnose Sports HerniasA sports hernia diagnosis is vague at best for most. The traditional method of diagnosing a sports hernia involves several tests, each designed to rule out a specific cause. This can be a tiring process, and ultimately it...
by William Brown, MD | Sep 1, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions, Sports Hernia Surgery
The Classic Signs and Symptoms of a Sports HerniaIf you missed Part One on this Topic, you can read it here. Another sports hernia sign is a tender feeling with palpitation of the pubic tubercle, a structure within the groin area. Several of the ligaments attach at...