Sports hernia-What is it and what can be done?

Abstract

The presenting symptom is groin pain, discomfort, ache or lower abdominal pain without a visible or palpable hernia. Ultrasound: Because of the need of a non-invasive method for accurately diagnosing "sports hernia", the ultrasound entity of clinically occult (hidden) hernia has become widely recognised and is useful in the clinical setting where groin pain exists but swelling and a positive cough impulse is absent. Operative findings: A small direct inguinal hernia or weakness in the...