Background: Posterior abdominal wall deficiency (PAWD) is a tear in the external oblique aponeurosis or the conjoint tendon causing a posterior wall defect at the medial end of the inguinal canal. It ...

Hernias are a common medical problem. In the United States more than 1.6 million hernia surgeries are performed each year. A ...

Dr. Muschaweck performed bi-lateral sports hernia repair on Gallardo on Friday and Saturday, while Peralta had surgery on the left abdominal wall on Friday. The recovery time for both players will ...

Seager had a right sports hernia repair on Sept. 13. That was on the opposite side of his abdomen from the first procedure on Jan. 30 that forced him to sit out most of spring training last year ...

All-Star shortstop and two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager says he feels great and will be ready to go on the first day of ...

I've been dealing with a sports hernia all year ... A lot of twisting, kicking, jumping, weak abdominal muscles and a major difference in strength between your hips muscles and ab muscles ...

What some pet owners see as an “outie” belly button on their dog could in fact be an umbilical hernia, which occurs when a small amount of abdominal fat protrudes through the body wall ...

A hernia occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, creating a visible or palpable bulge. Common symptoms include pain, sensitivity, and discomfort when ...

Seager had a right sports hernia repair last Sept. 13. That was on the opposite side of his abdomen from the first procedure on Jan. 30 that forced him to miss most of spring training last year ...