Zarafshan ShirazNew Delhi
Sources in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have said that Suryakumar Yadav will go to Germany in the next few days for sports hernia surgery while the Indian cricketer is currently recovering at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore. acknowledged. Suryakumar’s condition, which was ruled out of the T20I squad against Afghanistan due to a sports hernia, came to light after he injured his ankle during the T20I series in South Africa. This deterioration in health is now shining a light on the impact of such injuries in cricket, raising awareness of its complexity. What sports hernias are, their prevalence in sports, and how athletes navigate treatment and recovery.
In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Somyaa Khuller, Consultant General Surgery, Sakura World Hospital, revealed: It is usually caused by an injury to a muscle or tendon in the lower abdomen or groin due to a strain or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle, tendon, or ligament. This condition is often caused by repetitive and severe twisting of the pelvis, which is common in sports such as football, hockey, soccer, skiing, and ice skating. In rare cases, it can also occur in people who do not play sports. ”
Emphasizing that signs and symptoms include chronic pain, especially in the groin area, and severe abdominal discomfort, it is most often misdiagnosed as an inguinal hernia and requires clinical evaluation and appropriate treatment before a treatment plan is developed. A thorough examination is mandatory. The recovery time for a sports hernia depends on the severity of the injury, the exact location and the treatment approach. In mild cases, adequate rest and physical therapy (which plays a very important role in rehabilitation) ), but more severe cases or those requiring surgery may require a longer recovery period, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
