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My Husband Tore His Rectus Abdominis Muscle 8 Weeks Ago. Is Surgery the Solution?
He has been in pain since he tore the muscle. He just started physical therapy two weeks ago but hasn't seemed to help but feels worse after...
4 doctor answers | 1 community comment
My Rectus Diastasis is Wide and Dr. is Concerned the Stitches Won't Hold, Should I be Concerned? (photo)
Plastic surgeon concerned about the stitches holding it together. What are the chances of internal stitches not holding? Is there a way to triple...
7 doctor answers | 1 community comment
I Had Tummy Tuck, is It Possible to Tear Internal Permanent Sutures Holding the Rectus Abdominal Muscles Together?
I Had Tummy Tuck, is It Possible to Tear Internal Permanent Sutures Holding the Rectus Abdominal Muscles Together?
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Is the Repair of a Permanent Separation of the Rectus Abdominal Muscle a Medical Necessity?
My stomach is shot no control of abs, can barely suck stomach in. I cannot plank. I cannot do situps. I get a horrible cramp in my one ab muscle when...
7 doctor answers
Rectus Abdominis Endometreosis and Tummy Tuck Surgery
I have endometreosis on rectus abdominas muscle that must be surgically removed. Doctor advised this would be good opportunity for tummy tuck. What...
1 doctor answer
I'm Having an Extended TT, Do I Need Muscle Repair with One Cm Seperation?
I am having an extended tummy tuck in about 8 weeks, i have a 1/2" separation of rectus muscle (at 3 1/2 years post pregnancy) do i need a muscle...
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