Chargers will keep Sproles; Jamal Williams cut Mar 5, 2010
The others, and their anticipated recovery time, according to the Chargers: LB Kevin Burnett (neck, 3-5 months), DL Vaughn Martin (ankle, 12 weeks), OL Scott Mruczkowski (elbow, 2-4 weeks), WR Legedu Naanee (foot, 12 weeks), P Mike Scifres (bilateral hernia, 6-12 weeks), S C.J. Spillman (shoulder, 3-4 months), and G Louis Vasquez (knee, 6-8 weeks). Earlier Thursday, before the Chargers decided to tender him, Sproles said he was excited about free agency. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Stars anticipate return of Krahn, Wilson Mar 5, 2010
The team tried treatment methods to avoid surgery, but inevitably Krahn was sent into the operating room days before Christmas for a sports hernia. After nearly two months of rehab and two weeks of skating, the stingy goalie seems ready to take his place in the Texas Stars goal crease where he was outstanding until his injury sidelined him for the last two-and-a-half months. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Trade tracker commentary, in-depth analysis Mar 4, 2010
Jurcina was diagnosed with a sports hernia. The Caps, apparently, were aware of this and he's expected to miss four-to-six weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Cardinals look for improved offense Mar 3, 2010
As a rookie, Colby Rasmus got off to a hot start, but was slowed in the second half due to a hiatal hernia that sapped his weight and strength. Between not having to deal with that, and typical second-year improvements, he should step forward. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Injured Warriors Ellis, Biedrins to miss road trip Mar 2, 2010
The team says Biedrins, who has a sports hernia, will miss the entire trip. He is scheduled to be examined in Philadelphia next Monday by a specialist. (ESPN -- Basketball)
Torres back for Spain against France Feb 27, 2010
Del Bosque did not pick him for Spain's last two matches, friendlies against Argentina and Austria in November, because of a hernia problem. "Torres has gone through an (knee) operation and a recovery period," del Bosque said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hospital welcomesYeagle to surgery unit Feb 26, 2010
With 34 years of clinical experience, Yeagle, who has recently practiced in Trinidad, performs both traditional and laparoscopic procedures for most abdominal surgery including gastric, colon, gallbladder, appendix, and hernia. His abilities also include diagnostic and therapeutic breast procedures, lumpectomy, and mastectomy, and sentinel node biopsies. (Raton Range, AL)
No more schlock'n'toll Feb 25, 2010
As for throwing your knickers at Sir Tom, he won't be able to pick them up as the corset he wears for the hernia is too restrictive. That Angus Young is still in his schoolboy uniform pretending to still be a rebel defies belief. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Can Bariatric Surgery Be Reversed? Feb 25, 2010
These might include infection, a hernia along the original incision, or a leaky stomach that, having been punctured during surgery, spills digestive acid into the abdomen or the intestine. Malnutrition is also a possibility for gastric bypass recipients if the patient isn't careful about how she eats, since a portion of her small intestine is no longer in service. (Slate)
Saints: Offseason Needs Feb 22, 2010
--LT missed the entire season after having surgery for a sports hernia and a hip injury but will likely be full go in the offseason. --TE Billy Miller had surgery in September for a torn Achilles' tendon and may be limited early in offseason workouts. (GoCyberBears.com)
Healthy Ibanez eyeing big year in 2010 Feb 22, 2010
Let the sports hernia surgery he needed to repair a torn abdominal muscle speak, too. Ibanez was one of the hottest hitters in baseball the first few months of the 2009 season. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Fetal Surgery Continues to Advance Feb 22, 2010
Other articles in the special issue discuss fetal treatments for congenital diaphragmatic hernia, thoracic and bladder shunts, fetal anesthesia, and the ex-utero intrapartum therapy (EXIT) procedure. The EXIT procedure is a "partial delivery" in which the fetus is partially removed from the uterus but remains attached to the circulation carried by the umbilical cord and placenta so that surgeons can correct airway blockages before performing a full delivery. (Science Daily)
Medical mission team cares for quake victims Feb 20, 2010
A medical team performed a hernia operation on a Haitian child. They included Sharon Manion (left), a Brainerd area surgical nurse; Dr. Perry Engstrom and Dr. Chuck Przymus, both from the Wahpeton, N.D., area; and Dr. Troy Duininck of Brainerd. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Cedar Park Fire Station One set to break ground Feb. 25 Feb 19, 2010
this season after battling some abdominal issues that concluded with hernia surgery in early January. Wilson and team doctors tried to avoid surgery on the veteran forward, but eventually realized he needed to go under the knife to fix his injury. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Stars still in hunt despite fall in standings Feb 19, 2010
Team Captain Landon Wilson, who has averaged nearly a point a game in his AHL career, has only played in six games for Texas this season after battling some abdominal issues that concluded with hernia surgery in early January. Wilson and team doctors tried to avoid surgery on the veteran forward, but eventually realized he needed to go under the knife to fix his injury. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Phillies motivated to cement legacy Feb 18, 2010
" The Phillies have 28 pitchers and seven catchers in camp. All 35 have reported to camp and are expected at Thursday's workout. Jamie Moyer will be there, but how much he will participate is uncertain. He is recovering from a trying offseason. He had three surgeries: one to fix a sports hernia, another to remove an abscess in his left groin and one to repair his left knee. He also had to be hospitalized for a blood infection following the original sports hernia surgery. "I'm not limited to... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Repeated Weight-Loss Surgery Carries Added Risks Feb 16, 2010
These complications included hernia at the incision site and narrowing of the passageway between the stomach and intestine, the study authors noted. The 39 patients who had revisional surgery due to inadequate weight loss after their initial procedure achieved a significant decline in BMI, from an average of 55. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Schilawski happy to make his goals Feb 16, 2010
Cary -- Virginia knew that it could get about 27 minutes out of forward Brian Ownby because of his sports hernia ... Virginia knew that it could get about 27 minutes out of forward Brian Ownby because of his sports hernia. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Gloves-on learning Feb 16, 2010
Two days a week, he dons his scrubs and assists surgeons on operations from cataract removals and hernia repairs to a carotid endarterectomy, a procedure to remove plaque from the inside of an artery. For each operation, he prepares a kit of surgical instruments, sterilizes them and hands them to the surgeon. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Phillies have few key roles to sort out Feb 12, 2010
He had sports hernia surgery in October and had to be hospitalized twice following the surgery because of blood infections. That pushed back his knee surgery to January, which means he might not be ready to start the season. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Injury sidelines Lay for season Feb 12, 2010
Point guard Jeremy Lay became the latest in a long list of casualties for the Rainbow Warriors when it was announced that he will miss the rest of this season due to a hernia injury. Lay said he had been playing the entire season with the injury. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Control Yuan votes to impeach Shieh Jhy-wey Feb 12, 2010
Control Yuan member Gau Fehng-shian (P) initiated an investigation following media reports that some female students had complained about being asked to remove their underpants for a hernia examination by male doctors. The school and the government agencies were censured for failing to follow standard procedures, including providing consent forms prior to the health examination and informing female students that the examination would require contact with their private parts, Gau said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
UH guard Lay to miss remainder of season Feb 11, 2010
Hawaii guard Jeremy Lay will miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season as he has surgery to repair a hernia ... Hawaii guard Jeremy Lay will miss the remainder of the 2009-10 season as he has surgery to repair a hernia. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Agricultural Chemical Spray Linked to Birth Defect Risk Feb 9, 2010
Infant abdominal hernia rates higher near farms using atrazine, research shows ... The incidence of this birth defect, also called infant abdominal hernia, has doubled to quadrupled over the past 30 years. (MEDLINEplus)
Agricultural chemical associated with birth defect Feb 6, 2010
There is a body of evidence from the study that infant abdominal hernia rates are higher near farms using atrazine, the researchers noted ... The incidence of this birth defect, also called infant abdominal hernia, has doubled to quadrupled over the past 30 years. (People's Daily Online, China)
Mark Dantonio Introduces 2010 Recruiting Class Feb 4, 2010
honorable mention All-Oakland Country selection despite missing the majority of his senior year with a sports hernia. registered a career-best six sacks in Week 3 vs. University Liggett. (Msuspartans.com)
Cazorla to be out for six weeks Feb 4, 2010
VILLARREAL: Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla will use time off with a leg injury to treat a nagging hernia problem, and the Spain international is expected to be sidelined for five to six weeks. Villarreal said that Cazorla underwent the operation on his hernia, repairing a problem that has nagged him since the start of the season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Beavs look to have about wrapped things up Feb 4, 2010
By Posted Feb 3, 2010. BARRING SOMETHING UNEXPECTED, the Beavs look to be about done. (BeaverFootball.com)
Everton boss hails the Cahill effect Feb 1, 2010
Despite rumoured interest from Middlesbrough and West Ham, Mowbray said he intended to keep hold of the 26-year-old, who is on the comeback trail following a hernia injury. Yes, of course. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tennis Teams Eye National Titles Jan 30, 2010
In addition to undergoing sports hernia surgery in November, he's battling back from a badly sprained ankle that cost him three matches earlier this month. The Jackets are still without sophomore , who's recovering from a shoulder injury. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Chris Graythen/Getty Images Jan 30, 2010
He pulled up lame in training camp with what was thought to be a hamstring injury, but was later diagnosed as a sports hernia. He missed four games, played hurt in others and wound up with 50 catches for 483 yards and no touchdowns. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Shockey intends to play Super Bowl Jan 29, 2010
He pulled up lame in training camp with what was thought to be a hamstring injury, but was later found diagnosed as a sports hernia. He missed four games, played hurt in others and wound up with 50 catches for 483 yards and no touchdowns. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Enhance memory and sharpness with S... Jan 28, 2010
It is helpful in ailments like colitis, hernia, hydrocoele. It enhances digestion and is effective in constipation and liver disorders. (Suite101.com)
After nearly 43 years, local man will finally get some rest Jan 28, 2010
Throwing off the dog had caused a hernia, one which has required seven surgeries to date ... Unfortunately for him, the hernia injury suffered in the first attack took him off his mail route shortly after the second attack occurred. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Rasmus ready to make 2010 his year Jan 26, 2010
Despite dealing with a hiatal hernia that affected his eating and thus weakened him, Rasmus hit. 251 with a. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Prospects abound in Padres pipeline Jan 24, 2010
Donavan Tate, the Padres' No. 1 draft pick, had surgery Oct. 7 to repair a sports hernia ... Goes into first spring training coming off sports hernia surgery and ATV accident that broke his jaw. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Gary, Gary, Quite Contrary Jan 21, 2010
Gary Faulkners remarks are so twisted that it would simply be unfair to assume that all liberals are suffering from similar moral and intellectual hernia. Only a bigot would assume that of the average liberal. (Townhall.com)
Scotland: Rangers win, advance in Scottish Cup Jan 20, 2010
Top goalscorer Kris Boyd is also recovering from a hernia operation. Elsewhere, Celtic, which was second in the Scottish Premier League, beat Morton 1-0 to setup a fifth-round meeting with second- division side Stenhousemuir. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
December doldrums didnt hurt Saints, Vikings Jan 19, 2010
FS , who had surgery for a sports hernia in December, returned to the field against the Cardinals. Related Stories. (VikingUpdate.com)
Cardinals Hope for LT Mike Gandy's Return Jan 19, 2010
The Cardinals maintain a shred of hope that left tackle might be able to play again this year, even though he had surgery last Friday to repair a sports hernia. Gandy has been troubled by the injury for several weeks, missing two games and leaving another early. (PurpleWildcats.com)
OBAMA TO DELIVER STATE OF THE UNION ON JANUARY 27... Jan 19, 2010
SOTU Jan. 27, budget unveiled Feb. 1 - Live Pulse - POLITICO.com. SOTU Jan. 27, budget unveiled Feb. 1. (The Drudge Report)
Brees says recent wins covered up Saints mistakes (2) Jan 17, 2010
Cornerback Jabari Greer said his comeback from sports hernia surgery is ahead of schedule and that he would like to play this weekend if coaches would let him. Payton has said the regular season finale at Carolina is a more realistic target for Greer s return. (Connersville News Examiner, IN)
Coach major key to Saints’ resurrection Jan 16, 2010
Although defensive end Charles Grant (torn triceps) is out, starting cornerbacks Jabari Greer (sports hernia) and Tracy Porter (sprained right knee) are ready to go. No matter what anybody else is saying, the bottom line is this is an opportunity we have to create something special for the rest of our lives, Greer said. (Boston Globe)
Source: A's get Kouzmanoff in four-player trade Jan 16, 2010
Cunningham recently underwent surgery for a sports hernia, but the injury is not considered serious. Cunningham told ESPN.com that he's scheduled to undergo a physical exam Saturday in conjunction with the trade. (ESPN -- Baseball)
PADRES REPORT: Spending money wisely in offseason Jan 16, 2010
OF Donavan Tate: Tate, 19, has suffered a sports hernia and a broken jaw (in an ATV accident) since being chosen with the third overall pick in June. He received a Padres-record $6. (USA Today -- Sports)
Suicide Bomber- The Balance of Mind Jan 15, 2010
An ewe dictum tells us that, a testicle that would develop into hernia can be spotted from the first day of infancy. (Debatable though). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
CORNER STONES Jan 13, 2010
Greer, the team's No. 1 cornerback, sustained a sports hernia on Nov. 8 that required surgery and he didn't return until the season finale against the Carolina Panthers. A week after Greer's injury, Porter, the starter at right cornerback, suffered a sprained knee that kept him out of four games. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Game Plan: GB Packers @ AZ Cardinals Jan 10, 2010
Left tackle is a huge question mark for the Cardinals, who lost to a hernia two weeks ago. Bridges' performances have been uneven and he'll be tested severely on Sunday. (SeahawksInsider.com)
Notebook: McKenzie Working His Way Back Jan 10, 2010
Bushrod was filling in for Pro Bowl tackle , who is out for the season after having sports hernia and hip surgeries. Payton said the coaching staff just wanted to get Strief some playing time after performing well in recent practices. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Two surgeries down, one to go for Moyer Jan 10, 2010
Moyer, 47, has been in the hospital three times since he suffered a sports hernia injury in September, and he has a fourth trip coming up. He had an initial surgery Oct. 2, but returned to the hospital Oct. 7 with a blood infection. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Halos rise out of tragedy to success in '09 Jan 10, 2010
Despite missing a month with a groin injury that would lead to postseason surgery for a sports hernia, center fielder Torii Hunter won his ninth consecutive Gold Glove and first Silver Slugger Award ... Hunter underwent successful surgery at Baylor University Hospital to repair a sports hernia on his right side and is expected to be ready for Spring Training. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects Jan 10, 2010
Sulfonamides were also tied to an increased risk for such heart defects as hypoplastic left heart syndrome and coarctation of the aorta, choanal atresia (a blockage of the nasal passage), transverse limb deficiency and diaphragmatic hernia, an abnormal opening in the diaphragm that results in severe breathing difficulties. Nitrofurantoins were also associated with multiple birth defects, including anophthalmia and microphthalmos (eye defects) and several congenital heart defects. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Why Am I Having Abdominal Pain? Jan 10, 2010
Health Tip: Why Am I Having Abdominal Pain. Health Tip: Why Am I Having Abdominal Pain. (MEDLINEplus)
Saints drop McKenzie, add Daniel Jan 10, 2010
The Saints already have ruled out five players with injuries for today's game -- Sharper, Thomas, tailback Pierre Thomas (ribs), receiver Lance Moore (ankle) and safety Usama Young (sports hernia) ... But now the Saints are getting healthier, and McKenzie's release signals that the Saints must be expecting cornerbacks Jabari Greer (sports hernia) and/or Randall Gay (concussion) to play today. (Nola.com -- Sports)
