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 | Feb 11, 2016 | Sports Hernia Questions, Sports Hernia Rehabilitation, Sports Hernia Surgery, Treatment of Sports Hernias
Is Seeking Treatment for Sports Hernias Overseas Overrated?When the Wisconsin Badger’s medical team first sidelined their star running back, Cory Clement, thanks to a suspected groin injury prior to the opening game of the season, it was anticipated that the...
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 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...
by William Brown, MD | Aug 25, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
The Classic Signs and Symptoms of a Sports HerniaIf we’ve said it once, we’ve said it hundreds of times. Sports hernia injuries are difficult to pinpoint and diagnose. An athlete can visit many physicians before successfully diagnosing the true cause of...
by William Brown, MD | Jun 27, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
Understanding Bilateral Sports HerniasIn a world of complex medical terminology and an alphabet soup of diagnoses, it can be difficult to understand exactly what your injury means without your own medical degree. For sports hernias, this holds true as well.A sports...