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Vol. 83, No. 1, January 2003, pp. 58-66
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Case Reports

Occupational Rehabilitation Following Open Mesh Surgical Repair of an Inguinal Hernia

Kelly E Pesanelli, Joseph A Cigna, Shantanu G Basu and Andrew R Morin

KE Pesanelli, PT, MS, is Physical Therapist, Occupational Medicine Department, New England Baptist Hospital, 125 Parker Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02120 (USA) (kpesanel{at}caregroup.harvard.edu).
JA Cigna, PT, PhD, is Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass, and Physical Therapist, New England Baptist Hospital
SG Basu, MD, FACS, is General Surgeon, Department of Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital
AR Morin, PT, MS, is Staff Physical Therapist, North Shore Medical Center, Salem, Mass

Address all correspondence to Ms Pesanelli

Background and Purpose. The purpose of this case report is to describe an occupational rehabilitation program for a person whose work-related inguinal hernia was surgically repaired. Case Description. A 35-year-old baggage service attendant acquired an inguinal hernia while lifting at work. Postoperatively, the patient had discomfort in the groin, weakness of the lower extremities and trunk, limited ability to walk, and a decreased ability to work due to impaired tolerance.Outcomes. Following postoperative rehabilitation, the patient was able to return to full-time, full-duty work. Discussion. This case report describes occupational rehabilitation as a method to treat patients with work-related inguinal hernias following surgical repair.

Key Words: Functional • Hernia • Occupational rehabilitation • Physical therapy • Workers' compensation






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