• Also known as athletic pubalgia, a [sports hernia] occurs when there is a weakening of the muscles or tendons of the lower abdominal wall. It is not a true, or inguinal hernia as there is no bulge or protrusion through the inguinal canal.
    Diagnosis is often very difficult, and many doctors will initial diagnose the patient with a [pulled muscle] or sprain. [Ultra sound] and MRI are most effective to detect a tear, although sometimes it still goes undetected.
    The only effective method of treatment is surgery, though unfortunately after years of countless operations, it is considered experimental by many insurance companies.


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