With some medical issues it is acceptable to follow the watch and wait approach. When it comes to a hernia, you can’t be so nonchalant or procrastinate. There are too many serious risks of leaving a hernia untreated for very long.
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COVID-19 Updates
Now Offering Daily E-Visits!
We are proud to be the first in Michigan to offer telemedicine evaluation for hernia and abdominal core health. Scheduling is easy, so give Rebekah or Megan a call at (248) 551-9090 today!
We are back up and running and doing elective surgery! Because this is a tough time, we are happy to accommodate you both in-office and via telemedicine as needed.
We continue monitoring COVID-19 and applying the most up-to-date guidance from the CDC, as well as county and state health officials. Our team is trained to prevent the spread of disease within our hospitals and facilities.
Announcing End of the Year Holiday Hours
Please be aware that our office will be closed for several major holidays throughout the rest of this year.
AHSQC Reaches 50,000 Patient Milestone
The Americas Hernia Society Quality Collaborative Foundation recently marked and exceeded their 50,000th registered hernia patient. To learn more about this important milestone, please see the press release published about the foundation.
Presentations at Americas Hernia Society in Las Vegas, NV 2019
This year we are happy to represent our institution and practice with multiple presentations at the Americas Hernia Society annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV. Together with our dedicated residents we are proud to showcase these important contributions to academia! More information at www.americasherniasociety.org
Great job Josh and Alex on your podium presentations!
What Do Hormones Have to Do with Inguinal Hernias?
Listen up, men! It’s possible that increased estrogen levels as you age is the reason there are so many inguinal hernias in older men.
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How To Prevent A Hernia
In some cases preventing a hernia is out of our control, like a family history of hernias, having had a previous abdominal surgery, or simply muscle weakness from birth, but there are ways to lower your risk for triggering the development of one.
3 Types of Hernias That Men Are Most Likely to Develop in Their Lifetime
A hernia occurs when an internal organ or other part of the body extends through the wall of muscle or tissue that normally holds it. It is most common in the abdominal cavity between the hips and chest. Hernias are not usually life threatening, but can require surgery to prevent dangerous complications.
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3 NFL Players Already Affected By Hernia Injuries This Season
Sports hernias are fairly common, especially among professional athletes. In the past few weeks of the NFL season there have already been 3 skilled players injured and taken off the field by a hernia, which may be enough to cost your favorite team their shot at the Super Bowl.
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AHS 2018
Happy to have 2 presentations at the Americas Hernia Society International Hernia Congress 2018 conference in Miami, FL. Our work will be presented to hernia surgeons from around the world.
We are excited to discuss our work on robotic GPRVS inguinal hernia repair as well as robotic hybrid TAR for ventral hernia repair.