Hernias Explained: Part 1 - You DON'T Want a Bulge Here! 😬 Over 1 million hernia repairs yearly in the US! Risk: 👨 Males: 27% lifetime risk (groin hernias) 👩 Females: 3% (different hernia types) What IS a Hernia? Organ/tissue protruding through abdominal wall (could be fat or intestine pushing through!) The 2 Types: 1️⃣ Ventral hernia (affects females more) 2️⃣ Groin hernia (affects males more) The Key Player: Linea Alba 📍 Vertical
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Hernias Explained: Part 1 - You DON'T Want a Bulge Here! 😬 Over 1 million hernia repairs yearly in the US! Risk: 👨 Males: 27% lifetime risk (groin hernias) 👩 Females: 3% (different hernia types) What IS a Hernia? Organ/tissue protruding through abdominal wall (could be fat or intestine pushing through!) The 2 Types: 1️⃣ Ventral hernia (affects females more) 2️⃣ Groin hernia (affects males more) The Key Player: Linea Alba 📍 Vertical
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