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When can a 9 yr old get back to physical activity after hernia surgery above genital area?
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Hernia surgery: Hernia or is considered minor surgery. Give one week for the or to heal and then he is back to physical activity.
Answered 9/11/2014
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Clear thru surgeon: Please clear this patient specific question through the treating surgeon. Not all hernias and hernia repairs are the same. Your surgeon will know best when it is safe for your nine year-old to return to sports and physical activity.
Answered 5/29/2012
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