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What is Hernia

What is Hernia A  hernia   is any structure passing through another which in doing so ends up in the wrong place. Formally, it is defined as the protrusion of a loop or knuckle of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening. An inguinal hernia is most common – these occur in the area where the skin crease at the top of the thigh joins the torso (the inguinal crease) and appear as a bulge. Other Hernias: Femoral hernia – bowel enters the femoral canal presenting as a mass in the upper, inner thigh. Umbilical – through the umbilicus (the belly button area). Paraumbilical – just above or below the umbilicus. Epigastric – pass through linea alba (midline abdomen) above the umbilicus. Incisional hernias – follow breakdown of muscle closure after previous surgery. Lumbar – through one of the lumbar triangles Richter’s – this is when the bowel wall only, not the bowl opening is involved. Obturator – through the obturator canal. Typically there is   pain   along the inner side of the thigh

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Breg Wrist Splint with Thumb Spica This splint is characterized by the long portion of immobilization . Its design allows the free movement of the fingers since it is specially made for the treatment of sprains, it can be used after the removal of the plaster, it is ideal for lesion- And/or joint contusions. Provided with a rigid aluminum rod that allows total immobilization of the wrist. Customizable Splints. Anatomical thumb abduction. Fits both left and right hand. Lace pull mechanism for easy application Benefits Ideal for:  Providing firm support to hand and wrist in cases of  early cast removal of fracture, Rheumatoid Arthritis of the wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Tendonitis (pain and swelling around wrist), Bursitis, Tenosynovitis (tendon inflammation in the wrist), Kienbock’s disease (damage of carpal bones.  Excellent for treating the aftereffects of a wrist fracture.  Useful in post-surgical and rehabilitative treatment.  Recommended for  rheumatic diseases  of the wri