Topic: Hernia
An inguinal hernia is the medical name for what happens when there is a weakness or tear in the groin area that allows part of the intestines to protrude through the abdominal wall. While the condition may or may not be painful, it will usually result in a visible lump forming around the groin area. Sometimes, the hernia will only ...
Rangers said they expected Kris Boyd to make a "quick and complete recovery" after the in-form striker underwent a hernia operation after injuring his groin last weekend. The 26-year-old has been struggling with a groin problem for several weeks and was forced out of Sunday's dramatic 3-3 Scottish Cup draw against Hamilton. Manager Walter Smith said he thought Boyd ...
Real Madrid's Brazilian midfielder Kaka touched the ball during a training session on Thursday for the first time since he was sidelined at the end of November with a hernia, the Spanish club said. "Kaka appears to have recovered from his sports hernia and today got his first feel for the ball in several weeks. He and Cristiano Ronaldo ...
Flyers winger Simon Gagne is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks after having abdominal and hip surgery. Gagne, who missed the past two games, is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday. "It's hard to take, but it's still early in the season," Gagne said ...
