When Should You Have Surgery for Diastasis Recti?

March 22, 2011
Asked By:Mr. Glass in San Diego, CA

My MRI WO/W contrast findings: 1. There is a mild diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle, by approximately 2cm. However, there is no herniation of intraperitioneal contents. 2. Mild fatty infiltration of the liver. No focal hepatic abnormality. 3. There is circumferential thickening of fascia around the anterior and lateral abdominal wall. I am 5ft 5inch & 143 lbs, very active. There's discomfort. I cannot do many of my sports activties. Can it be reversed or do I need surgery?

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March 23, 2011

Answer: Rectus diastasis

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March 23, 2011

Answer: Rectus diastasis

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April 1, 2011

Answer: When should you have surgery to correct diastasis?

April 1, 2011

Answer: When should you have surgery to correct diastasis?

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