Inside the Operating Room: The “Weak Floor” of a Sports Hernia
Sports hernias are notoriously difficult to visualize on MRI because they often aren’t a ‘hole’ but a functional weakness. In this surgical video, Dr. Todd Harris demonstrates exactly what this looks like. By applying external pressure, you can see the floor of the inguinal canal ‘caving in’—a movement that creates the sharp, searing pain athletes feel during lateral cuts or rapid acceleration. Our laparoscopic repair reinforces this weak floor with mesh, restoring the stability needed for high-performance sports.
