Chivas Ready To Get Back On Track vs. Seattle Jun 6, 2009
Chivas still has injury concerns with defenders Bobby Burling (hernia), Ante Jazic (concussion) and Lawson Vaughn (ankle), goalkeeper Dan Kennedy (knee), forward Ante Razov (ankle) and midfielder Cesar Zamora (hamstring) all out. In addition to those losses, defender Jonathan Bornstein and midfielder Sacha Kljestan are with the U.S. national team for Saturday's World Cup qualifier vs. Honduras. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Shockey will partake in rest of Saints workouts Jun 6, 2009
He missed much of last season because of a hernia injury and failed to score a touchdown in the NFL's top-rated offense ... The Saints traded for Shockey last summer and he suffered a hernia injury during training camp. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
The story of the century Jun 5, 2009
He's undergone two hernia operations and took a nasty fall on a tennis court 15 years ago, sustaining a concussion that kept him out of action for a year. His hearing has deteriorated badly in recent years, and he's been battling to keep his weight above 115 pounds, 25 fewer than he used to weigh. (Boston Globe)
There are plenty of things to watch out for at the Saints' mandatory minicamp this weekend, but we'll shorten the list down to 10 Jun 5, 2009
A sports hernia wiped out his entire preseason less than two weeks after he arrived in a blockbuster trade with the Giants, and he didn't fully heal from the nagging injury. He was limited to 12 games, and he didn't look quite comfortable, finishing with 50 catches for 483 yards and no touchdowns. (Nola.com -- Sports)
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He could be out until September with a sports hernia, which was originally diagnosed as a groin strain and is officially being classified as an abdominal strain. Since suffering the injury when crashing into a wall in mid-May, Hamilton had missed four games, all of which Texas lost. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia physician-scientists present at 2009 American Transplant Congress Jun 5, 2009
Incisional Hernias and Liver Transplantation: Assessment of Clinical Practice and Outcomes ... Incisional hernias (IH) -- protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it -- are a well-known complication following liver transplantation (LT) ... An analysis of patients receiving hernia repair found it to be safe and effective. (EurekAlert!)
Rangers forge ahead without Hamilton Jun 5, 2009
Hamilton was placed on the disabled list before Tuesday's game with a sports hernia and may miss two months or more if the injury requires surgery. He rejoined the Rangers on Thursday in New York and will visit a specialist in Philadelphia on Monday for a second opinion. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
7 Points: Move bothers Kampman Jun 4, 2009
In fairness, Shockey was hampered early in the season by a sports hernia injury that required surgery, but the end result for New Orleans was the same. They didn't get the value they had paid for in dollars and draft picks. (PackerReport.com)
Texas OF Josh Hamilton goes on disabled list Jun 3, 2009
"They said in a week or two he could show significant improvement, so I think there's a chance that the DL stint will be exactly what he needs. That probably in this instance represents the better-case scenario.''Levine said rest and anti-inflammatory medication might alleviate the injury, sustained May 17 when Hamilton crashed into an outfield wall while making a leaping catch against the Los Angeles Angels.Levine said it also was possible Hamilton would undergo the sports hernia surgery that... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hamilton on DL; timetable uncertain Jun 3, 2009
Slugger out with abdominal strain similar to sports hernia ... Assistant general manager Thad Levine likened the injury to a sports hernia and said the team hopes Hamilton can avoid surgery, but did not rule out the possibility ... Levine said surgery "represents the worst-case scenario." He added Hamilton's injury is not the same as the sports hernia that cost Ian Kinsler the final six weeks of last season. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Rangers' Hamilton out with groin problem Jun 2, 2009
Washington said there are no current plans to put Hamilton on the disabled list, but Hamilton will be checked out by a specialist for what could be a sports hernia. "When you're battling injuries, sometimes you can't drive (the ball) the ball the way you want to drive it," Washington said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Kinsler ready to join the Kids Club Jun 2, 2009
Unfortunately, injury struck for the third time in his brief Major League career, and Kinsler was forced to undergo season-ending surgery for a sports hernia in early August. Still, he was able to finish '08 with new career highs in average. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
7 Points: Lights Out For Merriman? Jun 2, 2009
In fairness, Shockey was hampered early in the season by a sports hernia injury that required surgery, but the end result for New Orleans was the same. They didn't get the value they had paid for in both dollars and draft picks. (BearReport.com)
Brazil: Alex out May 29, 2009
SAO PAULO (AP) -Chelsea defender Alex has a hernia injury and will miss Brazil's World Cup qualifiers and the Confederations Cup. The 26-year-old center back has left Brazil's squad to undergo surgery, the Brazilian football confederation said late Wednesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Agent: Shockey fine to attend Saints minicamp May 28, 2009
He caught 50 passes for career lows in yardage (483) and touchdowns (none) and missed five games with a sports hernia. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. (ESPN -- Football News)
HOSPITALS: Tri-City cedes market share to Palomar May 28, 2009
Jerry Lanyon, 70, of Oceanside recently spent two weeks at Tri-City for a hernia rupture and unrelated plastic surgery. He says he is not going back. (North County Times)
Chiarelli has some operating to do May 24, 2009
Andrew Ference has a torn groin and a hernia that must be remedied, but the veteran defenseman said last week that surgery will have to wait a month, in order for swelling to subside. Zdeno Chara (shoulder and more), Chuck Kobasew (rib), and Byron Bitz (rib) are expected to recover without a trip "up the hill" to the MGH operating rooms, where anyone with a Spoked-B speed pass is eligible for 24-7 drive-thru service. (Boston Globe)
Mets use patchwork lineup due to injury May 24, 2009
"In Martinez's defense, he's only played eight or nine games," Manuel said, referring to Martinez's recent hernia surgery. "He missed most of Spring Training. I mean, Ramon is historically a good-hands, dependable player. We just don't happen to have him in the game shape, game speed that he needs to be in. And that's kind of unfortunate for him as well as us. It's a difficult thing. You can't be too critical of him, because he's not quite ready for that.". (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
After try to end it, life is a struggle for Satellite Beach man, 18 May 24, 2009
During the past year, Christopher has suffered three bouts of pneumonia, a hernia, swollen ventricles and periods of vomiting. His spine is so badly curved that it is putting undue pressure on his chest cavity. (Florida Today)
What You Should Know About Testicul... May 23, 2009
Treatment depends on the cause; these may include cysts, infection, inflammation, trauma, inguinal hernia and tumors. These tumors may be non-cancerous or cancerous, but because of the seriousness of a scrotal mass, it's important to have a doctor check out any swelling or lumps. (Suite101.com)
Whispers: Plenty of questions in the SEC May 20, 2009
And cornerback impressed after redshirting in 2008 because of hernia surgery and a hamstring injury. Robinson wouldn't be shocked if some incoming freshmen help a horrid defense that ranked last in the SEC overall. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
120 degrees 150 miles - toilet = fun May 18, 2009
The 41-year-old underwent surgery for a hernia two months ago, but that hasn't deterred him from wanting to run Namibia. He put his backpack soon after the operation and started training again. (CNN -- Law)
Round Table Ramblings May 15, 2009
Despite missing UA's last two games that year with a sports hernia, the Lumberton, Miss. native finished with 891 yards. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
CHARTING THE COURSE May 12, 2009
UPDATED: 2 :38 a.m. CDT, May 12, 2009. Drew Brees is eager to get to practice and compete against Saints' revamped defense Tuesday, May 12, 2009 By Mike Triplett Staff writer. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Walker surprised Raiders with news of surgery May 9, 2009
BRIEFLY: Tight end Zach Miller is recovering from surgery, though the team knew about his sports hernia procedure from last month. New center Samson Satele is also out because of shoulder surgery. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Obesity, Heavy Lifting Increase Pelvic Disorders May 9, 2009
In addition, women with a family history of pelvic organ prolapse or a personal history of varicose veins, hernia or hemorrhoids were also at increased risk. Both of those findings point to an inherent vulnerability, according to Dr. Ann Miedel and her colleagues at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. (Newsmax)
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The little guy weathered a colon infection and a hernia operation, but he s a healthy, vibrant, bouncing young boy right now. When he was born, he was so tiny he d fit very nicely into the palm of Grandpa Mertens hand. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Leonard the Crystal Falls Legend May 8, 2009
Even more remarkable it was Jones' first week back after hernia surgery and he had not played golf in over two months. He shot an 85 on his first day back. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Who’s your pick: A.J. Green or Julio Jones? May 7, 2009
Jones, a rising sophomore, is having hernia surgery and is expected to be ready by August ... As long as he heals from the sports hernia, I see him blowing Green s numbers away this year ... JJ was playing with a sports hernia, a bad ankle, AND a bad shoulder. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Rare infection kills Pearl City High teacher May 6, 2009
He told her he had a hernia and was sick ... He told her he had a hernia and was sick. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Medical mistakes are an unhappy reality May 5, 2009
At others, doctors mistakenly operated on the wrong hand, knee, hip, leg, hernia and other body parts. Protecting yourself Patients need to take an active role to prevent medical errors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Tigers' Treanor to miss rest of season May 3, 2009
Treanor underwent sports hernia surgery at the end of last season to repair muscle tears around his left hip, but reported to Spring Training supposedly in playing shape. His right hip issues developed in camp, but he tried to play through them. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Uterus Sparing Surgery Is Safe And Effective Treatment For Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Study Suggests May 2, 2009
Women with a family member who has had a hernia or prolapse -- two conditions that. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Harmony Acres ride helps Special Olympics May 2, 2009
The decision to geld him was made when he developed a hernia. "We've nearly tripled our participants and donations since Mike and Brenda started hosting the event five years ago," said Rod Hatch, "and we're hoping to continue that trend by beating last year's numbers.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
NBA Playoff Preview - Denver vs. Dallas May 2, 2009
On the injury front for Miami, forward Jamario Moon is sidelined for the rest of the postseason with a sports hernia. Moon, who was acquired by the Heat in the February trade that also brought them O'Neal from Toronto, is a crafty defender that could have helped against the high-scoring Johnson. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Eagles evaluating Maclin May 2, 2009
Kevin Curtis sat out the first day of the Eagles' minicamp on Friday and won't practice at least until next month's voluntary workouts as he recovers from sports hernia surgery performed last month. In August, the wide receiver had initial surgery to partially correct the injury. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Keith Duffy has emergency op Apr 30, 2009
Boyzone singer Keith Duffy has undergone an emergency operation to correct a double hernia, two days after completing the London Marathon. The 34-year-old is making a good recovery and will be well enough for the start of the re-formed band's tour on 25 May, their website states. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Clean-up Time Apr 30, 2009
"Like Keith Richards says calmly about heroin, I say about coke and vodka: I'm done," said Boulton, who's also recovering from hernia surgery and walking with a cane. "I hate this cane," he told us. (New York Post -- Gossip)
'Know Your Numbers' offered at church Apr 29, 2009
POWAY ---- Palomar Pomerado Health offers "Help, I Have a Hernia!" at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Pomerado Hospital, Conference Room E, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. Free. (North County Times)
Disgruntled Brown says he'll be at Eagles camp Apr 29, 2009
He played through a sports hernia injury one season and through a shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery another year. Brown said the Eagles questioned Lito Sheppard, who has since been traded, for not playing through injuries, but fails to reward players who do. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Zaza Pachulia turns into Mr. April for Hawks Apr 29, 2009
Jamario Moon isn't as fortunate; Miami said the backup forward is done for the season after being diagnosed with a sports hernia that needs surgery. Pachulia couldn't feel any better. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dwyane Wade: 'I'll be ready' Apr 29, 2009
Heat forward Jamario Moon will miss the remainder of the postseason because of a sports hernia that will require surgery, meaning he may have played his last game in a Miami uniform. Moon suffered what was diagnosed as a lower abdominal strain in Game 3 of Miami s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UW SPRING GAME: Badgers have healthy look Apr 19, 2009
Valai missed time this spring after having offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia. Another potential starter, junior wide receiver Isaac Anderson, came up limping after catching a pass late in the first quarter and didn t return to the game. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Red Cross worker alive Apr 19, 2009
Vagni is suffering from a hernia and Notter has said he was ill and in pain. The militants, who released a third hostage, a Filipina, on 2 April, are in a cordoned-off jungle area near the town of Indanan. (iAfrica.com)
Philippines police rescue hostage Apr 18, 2009
The last remaining hostage, Mr Vagni, 62, is believed to be unwell and in need of hernia surgery. The Abu Sayyaf militants had threatened to behead one of the hostages unless all military operations against them were halted and troops withdrew from the area. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Red Cross hostage in Philippines walks free Apr 18, 2009
Provincial governor Tan sent a team of Muslim clerics to the rebel camp earlier this week to seek the release of Vagni, a 62-year-old who is reportedly suffering from hernia. There was no word on any progress. (AlertNet)
DRIVING WHILE TYPING / Exam anxieties Apr 18, 2009
I m going to do a hernia test now, she said. Oh I never lift a thing, I said, perspiring a little. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
'Fun' is key word in Ryan's first Jets practice Apr 18, 2009
"Only two players weren't in attendance for the voluntary camp that runs through Saturday: running back Thomas Jones, who's sitting out while looking for a contract extension, and quarterback Erik Ainge, who's out for what Ryan called personal reasons.Right guard Brandon Moore (sports hernia), defensive end Shaun Ellis (knee) and tight end Dustin Keller (flulike symptoms) were at practice, but didn't participate.Ryan jokingly said his biggest hurdle while running his first practice was figuring... (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Moore and Ellis have surgeries Apr 18, 2009
Ellis had a knee procedure and Moore had sports hernia surgery. Dustin Keller was also held out due to an illness. (JetsConfidential.com)
Final spring practice, D’Andre Bell update Apr 17, 2009
Also, Zach Fisher will come back from his sports hernia surgery. Atlanta Jackets. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Philippines sends clerics to appeal to kidnappers Apr 16, 2009
Italian Eugenio Vagni, 62, has been suffering from a hernia and has difficulty walking as his captors, from the Abu Sayyaf group, keep moving around to elude security forces pursuing them, provincial Governor Abdusakur Tan told reporters ... "I was told he needed urgent surgery due to hernia.". (AlertNet)
Kennel neglect, unlicenced vetting Apr 15, 2009
The action was taken after the board determined that Bauck performed neutering, hernia repairs and ear crops on dogs she owned, according to the order signed by Dr. John King, the board's executive director. King could not be reached for comment Wednesday. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Recapping Saturday’s scrimmage Apr 14, 2009
It bears mention that Zach Fisher, the likely No. 3, is out after having surgery to repair what Johnson thought was a sports hernia. So Cone could be No. 4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Teen raises money for organization that saved her life Apr 12, 2009
Born with a diaphragmatic hernia, Mollman said, "I was pronounced dead three times.". The life-threatening hernia displaces a newborn's internal organs and hinders her breathing ... According to their mother, Susan, Stephen's hernia case was more extreme, and he required additional emergency transportation to get to Denver. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chivas Tries To Continue Perfect Start vs. L.a. Apr 11, 2009
Bobby Burling (hernia), Ante Jazic (concussion), Dan Kennedy (knee), Claudio Suarez (calf), Lawson Vaughn (ankle), Sasha Victorine (knee) are all ruled out. Also, Justin Braun (knee) and Maykel Galindo (hernia) are both doubtful, while Alecko Eskandarian (hip) is probable ... Arena has injury concerns with Leonard Griffin (hernia) out, Edson Buddle (quadriceps), Todd Dunivant (ankle), Mike Magee (foot) and Donovan Ricketts (groin) questionable, and Eddie Lewis (hamstring) probable. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Illini Have Plenty Of Experience At Cornerback Apr 10, 2009
returns for his third year as a starter, and as the leader, sees that the squad could move on "without missing a beat." Hicks is currently being held out of spring drills while recovering from hernia surgery in January. But his time on the sideline provides more opportunities for the younger members of the unit. (Fightingillini.com)
Sakic won't return to Avs in '09; career up in air Apr 10, 2009
Sakic, who's in his 20th season, said Thursday night he's still weeks away from returning as the strength in his left leg hasn't fully come back following January surgery to repair a herniated disk ... While sidelined, he underwent surgery to repair a herniated disk ... Sakic also had a trying season in 2007-08, missing 38 games after hernia surgery. (ESPN -- NHL)
Patriots' Warren moving in right direction Apr 10, 2009
Warren said that in addition to the groin surgeries and the hernia, he had a procedure to clean up his right knee in February. Warren, who is entering his seventh season, joked that he felt like a car getting a 60,000-mile tuneup. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Volunteers in Medicine Lobbies to Pass Building, Patients to New Clinic Apr 9, 2009
For someone with just a hernia, there is no where in the state to just get care. Our next governor needs to do something about this. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Spring Game Preview: The Offense Apr 9, 2009
Shaw has not practiced all spring following hernia surgery while senior Carlos Brown missed some time with a concussion ... Hernia surgery, from a condition that plagued him in 2008, made the point moot. (Michigan Sports -- Rivals.com)
Canucks keep division hopes alive Apr 8, 2009
" While Luongo played perhaps his best game of the season, Kiprusoff was beatable. Vancouver's Rick Rypien, who missed 70 games this season because of a sports hernia and an undisclosed personal matter, solved him in the first period, and Henrik Sedin scored late in the third. The Canucks conclude their season with games against non-playoff teams on Thursday, when they finish their home schedule against the Los Angeles Kings, and on Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche in Denver. The Flames... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Three jacks a winner for Cards Apr 8, 2009
Duncan's power had been sapped by the back injury that necessitated the surgery, as well as a sports hernia, but he has looked like his old self in Spring Training and early in the season. "Chris had a good spring, and I think he's carrying that into the season," Pujols said. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Positional Analysis: Running backs Apr 8, 2009
Alabama, 6-0, 208 Fourth-year junior Won the Florida State Powerlifting Championship as a high school senior with a bench press of 390 pounds and a squat of 500 pounds Had arthroscopic knee surgery as a high school senior, missed the 2006 season after suffering a sports hernia injury that also required surgery and had right shoulder surgery in the spring of 2008 Became a full-time starter in 2008, rushing 233 times for 1,417 yards and 10 touchdowns and catching 16 passes for... (VikingUpdate.com)
Jays' Overbay in No. 7 slot for opener Apr 7, 2009
" Overbay, 32, missed roughly the first week of Grapefruit League games while recovering from a trio of hernia operations he underwent over the offseason. In 16 spring games, Overbay hit just .174 (8-for-46) with one homer, four RBIs and 17 strikeouts. The 25-year-old Lind hit .309 with one homer and nine RBIs in 25 Grapefruit League contests this spring. For the most part, the first four spots of Toronto's lineup will consist of shortstop Marco Scutaro, second baseman Aaron Hill, right fielder... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Pleasant focuses on his game Apr 6, 2009
While the regular starter Jay Valai recovers from his off-season sports hernia surgery, fellow safety Aubrey Pleasant has seen plenty of reps with the No. 1 defense this spring. As a former starter himself, Pleasant has used his time with the starters to focus in on, and hone his own skills as the practice schedule progresses. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
