by William Brown, MD | Jun 17, 2015 | General Information, Sports Hernia Questions, Sports Hernia Resources
Maybe You Should Trust a Sports Hernia Specialist, TooIs that persistent headache a sign of stress, or a sign of serious illness? Perhaps a concussion? Or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever? If you have a symptom, you can bet that there’s a corresponding diagnosis somewhere...
by William Brown, MD | May 15, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
A Sports Hernias by Any Other Trauma is Still a Sports HerniaUnlike most confusing medical terms for injuries, a sports hernia appears fairly straightforward. The name seems to say it all: a hernia that can happen while playing sports. However, this is not always the...
by William Brown, MD | Apr 30, 2015 | Diagnoses, Sports Hernia Questions
The Difference Between Gilmore’s Groin and a Sports HerniaA sports hernia diagnosis is often the final step in a journey through multiple doctors’ offices, web searches and almost endless frustration. Determining that your injury is a sports hernia is not an easy...
by William Brown, MD | Mar 24, 2015 | Diagnoses, General Information, Sports Hernia Questions
Long-term Sports Hernia Sufferers Finding Answers on the Web If you’ve ever suffered from one, then you of all people know exactly how tough a sports hernia diagnosis is to come by. After all, many doctors are unfamiliar with diagnosing the injury and often do not...
by William Brown, MD | Feb 23, 2015 | Diagnoses, General Information, Sports Hernia Questions
How Long is Too Long to Wait to See a Sports Hernia Specialist? Sports hernias are both specific and considered by many physicians to be uncommon, often causing patients much confusion and frustration. An athlete (or non-athlete) may have seen multiple doctors before...
by William Brown, MD | Feb 2, 2015 | General Information, Sports Hernia Questions
Myth Busting Part 2: Addressing Common Misconceptions About Sports Hernias It is difficult enough to find a physician familiar with sports hernias, and thus get an accurate diagnosis. The myths surrounding sports hernias (also known as athletic pubalgia syndrome (APS)...