Hernia Removal at Premier Surgical Associates Hernias can be a painful and uncomfortable condition that can interfere with your daily life. At Premier Surgical Associates in Knoxville, Cleveland, and Johnson City, TN, our surgeons understand the impact that a hernia...
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, over 5 million Americans suffer from a hernia. What is a hernia?A hernia is a condition that occurs when a part of your internal organ or tissue bulges or protrudes through a weak area of a muscle. Although...
Unrepaired hernias can get bigger and become more susceptible to incarceration and strangulation. These can lead to more serious health issues such as tissue death or gangrene. Very large hernias used to be considered irreparable, but with the TAR method, repair of...
Hernias are very common and can affect anyone. What’s a hernia? A hernia is a medical condition that occurs when an organ or fatty tissue pushes through its surrounding muscle or tissue. One could develop it as a result of muscle weakness, heavy lifting, persistent...
Hernia is a common medical condition. It occurs when an organ or body tissue pushes itself through a weak spot in a surrounding muscle or connective tissue. Hernias are very common in the abdominal area but they can also develop in other areas such as the belly...
Having a surgical procedure can be stressful. Aside from the worries of what might happen during and after the procedure, there’s also that financial worry especially if you have a high deductible insurance plan. This is one of the reasons why Premier Surgical...
