When Can One Start Horse Riding After Having Inguinal Hernia Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 13 Sep 2012

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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 Answered on

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Question : when can i start riding my horse after having inguiglal hernia surgery

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Hi

Thanks for writing in

If the repair is tension free any time after six weeks, if it is just a simple hernioplasty after three months

If you are fit and healthy, I would suggest six weeks is OK

Hope this helps
Do not hesitate to write back for clarifications
Wishing you a healthy life

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (13 hours later)

Its was open surgery with two areas where mesh was place

Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (2 hours later)

Hi

Thanks for writing in again

I would suggest wait for three months minimum

Hope this helps
Am available for followup queries
Have a healthy life ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar