Question 1

what exercises can i do for a tear in my obturator?

Accepted Answer

Rest: What it really would need if it is torn is rest and time to let it heal, avoiding activities that could potentially aggravate it.  Exercises in and of themselves would not be helpful.

Question 2

can the obturator nerve cause rgroin pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Patients with obturator nerve injury have possible numbness and pain radiating to their inner thigh and groin. Adduction thigh weakness can occur (ability to move the thighs together), which causes gait and posture instability.

Question 3

is it possible to do an emg  of the obturator externus?

Accepted Answer

Of course...: But why? What are we looking for? A good electrodiagnostician will happily put a needle in there.

Question 4

what would cause contracture of the obturator externus?

Accepted Answer

Many things!: Many things can cause this:  weak hip abductors, tight adductor muscles, limb length discrepancy, tight hamstring muscles, pronation of the foot when walking, running on canted surfaces, running down hill quickly.  You might want to see a physical therapist to learn stretches to improve this, then work on strengthening!

Question 5

obturator nerve damage, how long to heal?

Accepted Answer

Variable: If the nerve is cut and repaired at the original surgery, the prognosis is usually good, but recovery can take about one year. This is because the nerve regenerates only about one inch per month. Alternatively, if the extent of damage is uncertain after the original surgery, physical therapy is prescribed for three months.

Question 6

can the obturator nerve cause right groin pain somehow?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Impingement of the nerve by an abnormal muscle or scar tissue or a stretch of the nerve can produce a burning type pain in the groin or on the front of the thigh. Not an easy diagnosis to make, though.

Question 7

obturator nerve damage, how long is the recovery process?

Accepted Answer

Up to a Year: If the nerve is cut and repaired at the original surgery, the prognosis is usually good, but recovery can take about one year.

Question 8

can a problem with the obturator nerve cause right groin pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Obturator is a hip stabilizing muscle.  It helps rotate the leg outward.  The sciatic nerve can be involved with obturator problems.  Stretching may help, but seek professional help before you get permanant nerve damage.

Question 9

have bilateral small inguinal & obturator hernias.most pain on left side & little sometimes on right. should i only repair the ones on the left side?

Accepted Answer

Herniae: If you trust a surgeon to operate on you and I would leave it up to him as to whether both sides should be done

Question 10

what to do for obturator nerve injury?

Accepted Answer

Not common: This is not a common injury.  Knowing the cause would help.  Most nerve injuries will heal with time.  This nerve provides both muscular control and sensation.  If there is no weakness of the muscles that close your legs then that is a good sign.  Pain should improve with time and meds to control neuropathic pain.  This pain may ultimately turn to numbness in the same area.

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