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Sports hernia surgery a sham?

New Orleans Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey is upset at the treatment course of his sports hernia. Apparently, there isn’t a way to definitively diagnose the condition, leading to multiple treatment options including surgery.

Buckeye Surgeon wonders about the efficacy of a surgical approach for a sports hernia, and thinks many NFL players are being subjected to unnecessary procedures.

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