When most people think of hernias, inguinal hernias are what typically come to mind first. An inguinal hernia is a health condition in which a portion of a person’s abdominal contents protrudes through the inguinal canal. With approximately 800,000 patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair surgery in the United States per...
June is Hernia Awareness Month, a time to recognize the importance of access to quality hernia surgical repair care and the impact that hernias have on so many people’s lives. Hernias are incredibly common, yet there still exists some stigmas and reluctance to talk openly about them. This article aims...
A hernia is a health condition that occurs when a piece of organ protrudes through a weakened area of muscle or tissue, creating a noticeable bulge under the skin. Hernias are very common, with approximately 20 million hernias repaired around the world each year. (more…)