Impact Evaluation of Incisional Hernia on Muscular and Postural Function

Incisional Hernia Impact on Muscular and Postural Function

Purpose of study is to assess perioperative functional parameters of the anterior abdominal wall muscles and postural control status in patients with large and giant incisional hernias in a controlled diagnostic study.

The study involved 95 patients (100% completed) with a large or giant incisional hernia of the anterior abdominal wall. The participants were divided into three groups by type of hernia repair: bridged hernia repair, Rives-Stoppa procedure, or TAR technique. Perioperative functional parameters of the anterior abdominal wall muscles were assessed by tension dynamometry. The postural balance assessments were made by raster photostereography.

Inclusion Criteria:

• big and giant incisional hernia
• hernia without recurrence
• age 18-75

Exclusion Criteria:

• acute infection diseases
• cancer
• orthopedic diseases
• terminal status
• BMI>39,9