Why Boston Hernia?
- Experts in groin injury – 20 years experience
- Focused on hernia patients
- Consultation within 48-96 business hours of approval
- Surgery typically within 30 days of consultation
- Peer-reviewed, excellent surgical outcomes with faster return to work than other types of hernia repairs and less opioid use
- Team approach to medical decision making
Return to work – Published outcome data
Types of work injuries we see:
- Inguinal hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin Strain
- Adductor injury
- Abdominal strain
- Rectus Abdominis strain
- Oblique strain
Treatment Options:
- Surgery: Advanced open preperitoneal repair – fast recovery for inguinal hernia
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Physical Therapy: Referral to PT for non-surgical groin/muscle strain
Return to Work:
- Expert injury evaluation and activity assessment
- Collaboration with physical therapy and occupational health as needed
- Successful return to work after surgery, prioritizing safety & low re-injury rates